Business Development Manager (International Arbitration & Trade)

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$128K/yr – $180K/yrMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate cross-border growth by turning market intelligence into client-facing opportunities and guiding cross-practice collaboration.

  • Growth ownership: Lead international business development, market opportunity scouting, and cross-practice collaboration to deepen client relationships.
  • Strategy & enablement: Develop tailored strategies, client-facing materials, and pitches that map client needs to the firms global offerings.
  • Execution & governance: Manage budgets, CRM tracking, partner coaching, and lateral integration to drive measurable ROI.

Job Description

Own and coordinate cross-border growth by turning market intelligence into client-facing opportunities and guiding cross-practice collaboration.

  • Partner with practice chairs and working group leaders to develop and execute international business development strategies
  • Identify market trends, client opportunities, and cross-border growth areas
  • Drive cross-practice and cross-regional collaboration to expand client relationships
  • Support business development efforts across priority international markets, tailoring strategies and materials to local dynamics
  • Leverage market intelligence and client insights to position the firm effectively in global markets
  • Lead the development of high-impact pitches and RFP responses, aligning client needs with the firm’s value proposition
  • Coach partners and senior attorneys for client meetings and presentations
  • Support the integration of lateral partners through targeted client planning and coordinated business development strategies
  • Develop and manage practice group budgets and track ROI on business development initiatives
  • Utilize CRM and other tools to track activity, support client targeting, and inform decision-making
  • Oversee development of global marketing collateral in collaboration with Marketing Communications
  • Coordinate webinars, client events, and international conferences
  • Lead strategy and execution of directory and award submissions, including Chambers
  • Identify and support media and profile-raising opportunities, including PR, sponsorships, and speaking engagements
  • Supervise and mentor junior business development team members
  • Provide guidance on pitches, proposals, directory submissions, and marketing materials
  • Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment
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American Marketing Association - Northeast Ohio Chapter

The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the professional association for individuals and organizations who are leading the practice, teaching, and development of marketing worldwide. The American Marketing Association Northeast Ohio Chapter (AMA NEO) is the premier association for marketing executives and professionals in the Cleveland/Akron/Canton area. We have nearly 200 members and are the sixth oldest AMA chapter in the country (formed in 1934).

Founded in 1934
Independence, Ohio, USA
1 employees (1 in marketing)