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Job Title – Business Development Coordinator
Description
A Business Development Coordinator is responsible for maintaining good relationships with current clients while simultaneously building new client relationships and generating fresh sales. It is their job to make sure that current clients are satisfied, and potential clients are interested in securing their organisation’s services.
Typical Job Activities
Provides
support to lawyers in the creation, preparation and coordination of
proposals/pitches for new business development
Conducts market analysis, industry and competitive intelligence research
reports for business development opportunities
Maintains a database of matter summaries, track experience and all related
information for use in pitches/RFPs, bios, legal directory submissions, website,
press releases, etc
Plans and executes local events for the Washington, DC office, including
conferences, client dinners, seminars and webinars
Works collectively with the public relations team to identify and secure
speaking engagements and other events, including the production of PowerPoint
and other types of presentations and exhibits
Maintains promotional materials and practice inventory for event sponsorships
Maintains client and prospect mailing lists
Coordinates the production of the practice group's regulatory publications,
client alerts and external client announcements
Updates bios and practice descriptions with new content, including matters and
awards/rankings
Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position
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Related Occupations
Business Development Analyst
Business Development Associate
Business Development Officer
Business Development Executive
Business Developer
Educational Requirements
Senior Certificate with matric
exemption
For a Degree course in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public
Relations, Journalism or related field, or equivalent at a University
Compulsory subjects: Mathematics and Languages
Recommended subjects: Economics, Business Economics and Mathematics
What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?
Have
excellent written and verbal communication
Have excellent interpersonal skills
Have the ability to work with cross-functional teams
Have the ability to work independently
Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Be business acumen
Be able to pay high attention to detail
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Employment Opportunities
Moderate
Market Competitiveness
Moderate
Income Potential
High
Self-Employment Opportunities
Moderate
International Employment Opportunities
Low
Possible Employers
Advertising
agencies
Firms marketing consumer goods
Various firms
Manufacturers
Wholesalers
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Relevant Contact Details
South African
Institute of Marketing Research Association
www.samra.co.za/
Career Progress and Path
Experience
in specific field
Work performance
Possible Career Paths
Specialist career in the specific field
Employment Stability
Moderately stable
Reasons to consider this career
I am very interested in a specific
subject or field
I can apply my
special skills
I can communicate and interact with people
I can work with people
I can progress in the business world