Haynes Boone

Business Development Specialist - Financial Transactions

Houston

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

The Specialist has primary responsibility for a number of initiatives, projects or other business development efforts from strategic identification through tactical execution and implementation.
Identify and recommend newly drafted content that should be culled from pitch books and proposals and added to the business development databases.
Liaison with the department's Competitive Intelligence Group on firm research projects.

This exempt position provides direct support in the execution of a wide variety of business development efforts and initiatives including pitch books, presentations, proposals, research, content administration, marketing communications, events and practice group coordination.
Prepare and develop internal newsletters and assist Business Development Managers with external client communications.
Assist Business Development Manager with various business development events and sponsorships by working with the firm's Event Specialists on event logistics, invitation list creation and updating, invitation design, event material preparation, reminders, and follow-up communications.
Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Knowledge/Experience:
Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc.
When coordinating/attending special events, might be required to move around up to 100% of the time.
This position constantly operates computers, printers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, etc.) Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs.
This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.
Overtime and occasional travel required.

Two or more years of work experience in professional services, marketing/business development or corporate communications is preferred.
Strong computer proficiency is a must, with particular knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with middle market corporations and/or private equity sector desired.

Education
Bachelor's degree. Graduate degree a plus.
Physical Demands
Working Conditions
Office Environment. Overtime and occasional travel required.
Excellent communication skills, including listening, writing, proofreading and editing, and superior attention to detail.
Strong work ethic and positive client service orientation.
Enthusiasm and dedication to the development of a professional services business development career.
Ability to learn new software such as InterAction and a variety of competitive and business intelligence tools is required.
Must be able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Work directly with the Business Development Manager and relevant section chairs to coordinate annual business planning and goal development, formulate the overall strategy, and execute the tactical business development/marketing plans eac

We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

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