Practice Development Manager

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Practice Development Manager

The candidate will stay on top of present and emerging trends in specific client industries, creating and implementing multi-faceted strategies to raise the profiles of the practices and attorneys, as well as collaborating with attorneys on business development plans. Provide daily oversight of the Practice Development Coordinators (individual assignments vary), ensuring the timely completion of marketing-related activities. Analyze and resolve work issues on a daily basis under the supervision of the Senior Marketing and Practice Development Manager. Identify opportunities for branding and exposure opportunities through events, seminars, sponsorships, and conferences, and measure the return on investment. Develop and maintain practice and industry experience and identify cross selling opportunities. Coordinate, manage and write practice submissions for industry or practice area awards and directories. Lead pitch and RFPs responses for the practice areas assigned. Leverage the firm’s resources to serve internal clients, this includes the competitive intelligence and communications department. Monitor industry organizations for upcoming events, identifying potential speaking and sponsorship opportunities. Provide back-up as needed to fellow members of the Business Development and Marketing team. Manage Marketing Coordinator(s); monitors work quality and workload, provides direction and training, and assists in career development. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in marketing is required. Should have 6-10 years experience in a marketing/communications function within professional services. Law firm experience is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, familiarity with project management tools, document management software, Customer relationship management (CRM) software and ability to adapt to new software programs is required.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: PRACT001432

Company info

Vedder Price, P.C.
222 North LaSalle Street
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60601
Website : https://www.vedderprice.com/