Strategic Business Development Specialist

14 hours ago


Houston, Texas, United States Dentons US LLP Full time
About the Role

Dentons US LLP is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Business Development Specialist to join our Clients & Markets (C&M) Special Projects team. As a key member of this team, you will play a critical role in advancing the Firm's strategic initiatives and enhancing its market position.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with members of the broader Dentons US C&M Department, as well as colleagues throughout the US Region and globally. You will report to the Senior Manager, Special Projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide functional support to the Special Projects team to facilitate various projects and initiatives that drive the development of new and existing business.
  • Contribute to the Firm's business development strategy by providing market intelligence expertise, market assessments, and related analytics that aid client opportunities.
  • Generate client data and C&M financial analytics via the Firm's financial platform.
  • Develop analyses of competitive landscaping, including the Firm's performance and that of others in the market.
  • Identify external resources to assist in understanding the competitive environment.
  • Prepare industry/company target lists, reports, and profiles, including background information, advisory relationships, and market intelligence utilizing internal and external data sources.
  • Develop and maintain tracking systems while providing analyses of key competitors, top clients, and targets, notable markets, and geographies, and spot emerging competitive threats and trends.
  • Establish protocols and systems to identify opportunities, monitor competitors, and anticipate trends that may impact clients or the Firm.
  • Manage and coordinate a variety of short and long-term projects and day-to-day requests.
  • Enhance the quality of departmental resources through regular review/optimization of materials and collateral.
  • Assist with the ongoing management of the C&M Teams channel.
  • Produce PowerPoints and other types of presentation materials for client opportunities.
  • Collaborate with marketing and other business services professionals throughout the firm, across functions, and teams.
  • Act as a resource to junior team members.
  • Other duties as needed to fully meet the requirements of the role.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and five+ years of marketing, business development, and/or competitive intelligence experience is desired; professional services industry or previous law firm experience preferred.
  • Results-oriented, self-motivated individual with the demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute multiple assignments and function as part of a cohesive team.
  • Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional client-first work ethic.
  • Strong attention to detail and superior multi-tasking skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to work effectively and in a sometimes stressful environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of related market intelligence tools, including but not limited to, Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters Monitor Suite, and PitchBook.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and CRM (InterAction).
About Dentons US LLP

Dentons US LLP is a leading global law firm with a presence in over 80 countries. We help our clients grow, protect, operate, and finance their organizations by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions.

Polycentric, purpose-driven, and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to our clients.



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