Business Development Manager

Introduction KLDiscovery offers a fantastic opportunity for you to use your talents to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, growing technology and services organization KLDiscovery is a global leader in eDiscovery, compliance, and data management solutions, empowering law firms, corporations, and government agencies to tackle their most complex legal and regulatory challenges. We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Legal Technology Sales Team Americas who is passionate about our mission and brings initiative, authenticity, and collaborative spirit to everything they do. If you're fueled by innovation and committed to delivering exceptional results, KLDiscovery is the perfect place to grow your career. Work Status : Remote, work from home opportunity Is This Role For You? In this consultative sales role, the Business Development Manager will drive revenue and build brand loyalty by developing and growing relationships with law firms and corporations. Specifically, the successful candidate will drive new eDiscovery and computer forensics sales opportunities for the global Legal Technology (LT) business from prospective clients across the U.S. region, with a particular focus on clients in the Midwest or West or South. As the company's initial point of contact with our clients, the Business Development Manager will provide strategic guidance for our legal technology services (electronic discovery and digital forensics). Candidates must be confident, highly self-motivated, and able to gain credibility as a trusted advisor with lawyers at all levels including law firm partners, and our C-Level corporate clients, as well as serve as a collaborative and assertive liaison with corporate purchasing departments. The Business Development Manager is expected to build a robust sales pipeline, to build relationships, and to grow new business. A Day In The Life In this capacity, the Business Development Manager role will perform the following tasks, under direction of the EVP, Global LT Sales. Target and prospect lawyers at all levels in law firms practicing in the area of competition law and dispute resolution, and corporate decision makers in the areas of Legal and Compliance to develop new relationships. Identify and develop new opportunities and leads for Legal Technology (LT) services (eDiscovery, computer forensic and other consulting services) with corporations and law firms, with the responsibility of achieving and surpassing revenue goals for opportunities and accounts. Provide product and service demonstrations and help potential clients understand our value-add, leading to achievement of revenue goals. Create accurate project estimates and clear Letters of Engagement. Once a project is won, provide any necessary client project support to ensure that the client's satisfaction level is high, thereby creating new opportunities from that client and those they talk to. Provide other support as requested in order to reach the collective goals of the LT team. This position may require after-hours and weekend work. International travel may be required, in line with business needs. The candidate must be able to travel via conventional means for up to 20 hours; including local, regional, and/or international travel. What You Will Bring To The Role Degree - University graduate, legal degree preferred. Experience and established record of effectively selling a complex technical product or service. Proven ability to gain an audience and credibility with C-Level and senior level decision-makers in information technology (CTO, CIO), legal (Chief Legal Counsel), compliance (Chief Compliance Officer) and law firms (Partner). Persuasive communication, presentation and product demonstration experience. Strong technical aptitude. Ability to conduct benefit oriented demonstrations of our review platforms including Nebula and Relativity. Understanding of the litigation process, with previous experience selling a litigation product or solution preferred. Exposure to platforms such as Relativity, Ringtail or Nuix would be beneficial. Certification - Any computer forensic, eDiscovery software, network security and/or investigative certifications are considered a plus. Existing relationships with law firms in within the established region will be highly regarded. Driving Career Growth, Benefit Excellence: The KLD Advantage At KLD we invest in employees and their families by placing their wellbeing first. We offer competitive total compensation that includes base pay, bonus potential, inclusive benefits, wellness programs, and perks. We use market and industry data to inform pay decisions while considering geography and labor markets, individual experience, and business needs. Individual compensation will vary, although a reasonable estimate of the current annualized base pay range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000 and sales commission plan eligibility. This position is 100% remote and we offer high-performance laptop computer, options for wireless or external speaker, up to two 24" 2K monitors, and a mobile phone for business use. Generous paid time off, that offers various time off options to help employees maintain a work-life balance, such as vacation, paid sick leave, parental leave, paid jury leave and more Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits package that includes life insurance, short- and long-term disability, to promote the health of our employees. Remote-friendly, flexible working culture, where you can apply to work from a number of global locations. A focus on continuous professional development through various training and education reimbursement programs. A diverse and inclusive workplace where we all learn, grow, and achieve the greatest heightstogether. A surrounding team of mission-driven individuals who genuinely love what they do. Equity incentives and company bonus programs; that way, we all share in the success of KLDiscovery. Free, fun, interactive and incentivized global wellness program that promotes the wellbeing of our employees plus offers a wide range of perks and discounts Free Employee Support Program (ESP) because we all could use a little help and support every now and then. 401(k) with employer match to help our employees achieve financial success. KLD supports the communities where our employees live and offers a paid community service day for employees to volunteer with what resonates with them. To keep our furry, 4-legged family members healthy, KLD employees can opt in for Pet Insurance. Who We Are KLDiscovery provides technology-enabled services and software to help law firms, corporations, and government agencies solve complex data challenges. With offices in 26 locations across 17 countries, KLDiscovery is a global leader in delivering best-in-class data management, information governance, and eDiscovery solutions to support the litigation, regulatory compliance, and internal investigation needs of clients. Our Nebula Ecosystem provides powerful end-to-end eDiscovery and enterprise-grade information governance. Through its global Ontrack data recovery business, KLDiscovery delivers world-class data recovery, disaster recovery, email extraction and restoration, data destruction, and tape management. We Provide Equal Employment Opportunity At KLDiscovery we believe that inclusion and diversity make us stronger. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees that enhances wellbeing and belonging. We welcome and celebrate individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are happy to support you with any accommodation request at any stage in our hiring process. Texas PI A04094801 LI-BD1 LI-Remote