Marketing & Business Development Specialist

 

FlexStaff

Marketing & Business Development Specialist

Are you passionate about driving strategic growth through innovative marketing and insightful business development? FlexStaff is seeking a talented Marketing and Business Development Specialist to join our client’s vibrant Marketing Department in New Jersey. If you thrive on data, research, and creative problem-solving, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading professional services firm.

Be part of a forward-thinking firm that values innovation, teamwork, and strategic growth. They offer a collaborative environment where your insights will directly influence our success. 

 

Summary:

Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, you will play a key role in shaping our firm’s growth and reputation. Your expertise will guide strategic decision-making through in-depth market analysis, competitive intelligence, and targeted business development initiatives. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and identify new business opportunities to support practice groups and industry teams. 
• Develop detailed intelligence reports on clients, prospects, market trends, and industry developments to inform growth strategies. 
• Monitor legal markets, target industries, and competitor activity, providing actionable insights. 
• Support data-driven marketing and business development initiatives by leveraging internal and external resources. 
• Lead data entry and management in the firm’s CRM and experience databases, ensuring accuracy and systematic reporting. 
• Assist in preparing compelling RFPs, proposals, and presentations aligned with firm priorities. 
• Collaborate with team members to refine pitch materials and enhance internal processes for maximum efficiency. 
• Analyze pitch and proposal outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Develop marketing collateral and produce high-impact submissions for legal rankings and awards. 
• Work closely with attorneys and practice leaders to execute business development strategies. 
• Proactively recommend new opportunities and creative outreach approaches based on research insights. 
• Manage and track outreach activities within the firm’s CRM system to ensure engagement success. 
• Provide crucial support during busy periods to meet deadlines and maintain workflow continuity. 

 

Qualifications:

• Possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills. 
• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of experience in marketing, business development, or research/analytics. 
• Prior experience in a professional services environment (law firm, accounting, consulting) preferred. 
• Skilled in professional writing, proofreading, and editing. 
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Familiarity with tools such as Nexl, Foundations, Bloomberg Law, and Dunn & Bradstreet are a plus. 

 

 

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts,