Business Development Manager - Asset Finance Group

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position can be based in one of the Firm's offices: New York, or Nashville. General Description: The Business Development Manager will serve as the primary marketing professional for assigned practices within the Firm's Financial Services Section (Asset Finance Practice Group). They will work closely with the practice leaders to develop strategies and implement marketing and business development activities for the assigned areas. The Business Development Manager will collaborate with firm-wide marketing resources while sharing "best practices" with other practice marketing and business development professionals in the department. Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: Become familiar with the practice, clients, target markets, and related resources (e.g., trade and industry organizations, publications) for assigned practices. Develop, implement, and track business plans for the assigned practices. Develop and manage practice marketing budgets. Strategize with practice leaders to identify appropriate marketing activities and initiatives. Develop and maintain collateral materials, including brochures, deal or case lists, practice descriptions and other Web site content. Plan and participate in all assigned practice meetings. Assess opportunities and assist in developing responses to RFPs and pitches for new business. Direct research efforts for the assigned areas, including trends and issues, targeted companies, etc. Collaborate with the Public Relations team to identify and develop opportunities to promote satisfactory results, "star" attorneys or other work products for the assigned practices. Seek opportunities to leverage successes across other groups within the firm. Identify and support cross selling opportunities. Collaborate with designated professionals to maintain CRM and engagement databases for assigned practices. Manage the team’s presence at events and conferences including planning, execution and follow-up. Work collaboratively with Regional Marketing Managers to organize activities that are "on the ground" in other offices, such as seminars, events, sponsorships, etc. Travel to other firm offices and event/conference locations. Expected to maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and full attention to and engagement in work activities on behalf of the firm during business hours unless otherwise approved or required by applicable law. Special projects and duties as assigned. Required Skills: Creative, outward-looking, confident, capable of sharing innovative ideas. Leader, mentor, coach, team player, facilitator, manager, and client-service orientation. Strategic, high-energy results oriented and detail oriented. Excellent communication skills including active listening, clear and concise writing, and confident, persuasive speaking. Excellent presentation and negotiation skills. Abil