Business Development Associate

New York

The ideal Business Development Associate will have experience working as a business development, client relations, and/or marketing professional in a professional services firm. Candidates must possess strong analytical, organizational and project management skills and should be able to demonstrate acute attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

This position will play an important role in growing the firm’s referral network and implementing best practices for our firm marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and actively monitor referral network and relationship databases, enabling regular dialogue between the Collected team and key contacts, as well as development of new relationships
• In collaboration with firm leaders, support the development and implementation of annual plans, with measurable objectives to ensure accountability and tracking
• Research and continuously monitor key industry sources (M&A, Activism and Special Situations league tables, LinkedIn, advisor or industry news, etc.) to identify new opportunities and ensure referral network and relationship databases are regularly updated
• Analyze data and prepare regular reports on business development efforts
• Collaborate with colleagues to interpret results and refine efforts accordingly
• Support various business development and marketing initiatives, including market research, presentations, thought leadership opportunities, award and league table submissions and firm-sponsored events

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3-4 years of professional experience in a business development, client relations, and/or marketing professional role (ideally in a legal, finance or communications professional services firm)
  
• Strong research, analytical, and project management skills with acute attention to detail
• Strong familiarity with one or more CRM software platforms and with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team