Business Development & Event Specialist
Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Business Development, the specialist will manage the day-to-day execution of the Firm’s event marketing and business development programs and initiatives, with particular focus on central Massachusetts and the Worcester community. This position is 30% event planning and management.
Bowditch & Dewey, LLP, ranked among the largest law firms in Massachusetts, has an opening for a Business Development & Event Specialist. This position will be based in Worcester and will service the Firm’s three offices located in Worcester, Framingham, and Boston.
Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Business Development, the specialist will manage the day-to-day execution of the Firm’s event marketing and business development programs and initiatives, with particular focus on central Massachusetts and the Worcester community. This position is 30% event planning and management.
Plan and manage all Firm-produced seminars and events
- Coordinate topic/description with presenting attorneys
- Invitation creation and distribution (Constant Contact and ContactEase CRM)
- Manage registrations
- Coordinate on-site logistics (internally or with host managers)
- Presentation development and practice
- Information packet coordination with Office Services
- Serve as on-site manager at Firm seminars or events
Manage external events and Firm sponsorships, including negotiating benefits to maximize exposure, advertisements, payment, and securing attendees with responsible attorney
Proactively seek out opportunities to promote the Firm and individual attorneys, with particular emphasis on central Massachusetts and the Worcester community
Manage ContactEase CRM with support from Marketing Communications Assistant and outsourced data cleaners
Track representative experience to be used for pitches, RFPs and submissions
Develop submissions to awards and rankings, including Chambers & Partners
Serve as primary department point of contact for certain practice areas and industry groups (TBD)
Design or coordinate with outside designer on event invitations and sponsorship advertisements
Support Firm recruiting initiatives and events
Assist Director of Marketing & Business Development with:
- Researching, writing, organizing and producing RFP responses
- Business development retreats, training and activities
- Developing and producing targeted marketing collateral
- Tracking expenses
- Other marketing and business development technologies
Special projects as assigned
Dedicated to Diversity: Bowditch & Dewey focuses on inclusive hiring of those candidates having excellent skills with a broad range of experiences, knowledge and perspectives. Diversity within the Firm promotes an open and mutually respectful workplace and the delivery of superior service to its clients.
Specific Requirements
The specialist must possess the following attributes:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in communications, marketing or public relations preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience supporting marketing or business development in professional services
- Working with CRM and design programs is desired
- Ability to manage expectations and respectfully manage up
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter with excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in team environment, while also working independently to make decisions and see projects through to completion
- Capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to changing requests
- Positive and motivated customer service attitude with ability to instill that attitude in others
- Strong work ethic and high energy level
- Exceptional written communications
- Keen organizational skills and high motivation
Contact Details
Bowditch & Dewey is a full-service law firm that has provided legal representation and solutions to clients and communities in Massachusetts and beyond for over a century. Our attorneys offer the comprehensive skills and experience to manage the legal issues that confront a broad range of businesses and institutions. As a midsized law firm, we focus on practical, innovative solutions that consider an optimal return on investment for our clients. We are strategic and proactive, ensuring that tactics integrate a broad view of both current and future needs.
Human Resources Department
Jobs@bowditch.com
311 Main Street, PO Box 15156,
Worcester, MA 01615