Business Development Manager

RMO LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance the firm’s market presence and referral network. The role focuses on executing high-value business development initiatives, including speaking opportunities and strategic events, while supporting attorneys and the Director of Marketing in achieving growth outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, secure, and coordinate speaking and authorship opportunities aligned with firm growth strategy
• Manage end-to-end submission processes, including program description, learning objectives, outlines, and materials
• Coordinate presentation development (slides, outlines, supporting materials)
• Ensure opportunities align with target audiences (estate planners, fiduciaries, UHNW advisors)
• Support planning and execution of conferences, sponsorships, and client-facing and other firm hosted events
• Develop and implement pre-event targeting strategies and post-event follow-up plans
• Coordinate event-related collateral (invitations, materials, follow-ups)
• Track and report on event outcomes, including meetings, relationships initiated, and opportunities generated
• Support attorneys and leadership in identifying and engaging high-value referral sources
• Coordinate follow-ups, introductions, and relationship-building initiatives
• Track relationship development activity and ensure consistent pipeline visibility
• Own end-to-end execution of directory and award submissions (e.g., Chambers, Super Lawyers, etc.)
• Coordinate with attorneys to gather content, matter summaries, and supporting material
• Ensure submissions are strategic, accurate, and completed on time
• Track outcomes and identify opportunities to improve positioning year-over-year
• Coordinate materials directly tied to business development outcomes, including:
• Event collateral and follow-ups
• Speaking materials and submissions
• Presentation drafting
• Video coordination (as tied to BD initiatives)
• Collaborate with marketing team members or vendors for broader execution (social, website, newsletters, etc.)

Requirements:

• Proven ability to independently manage and execute multiple business development initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous concurrent deadlines
• Experience coordinating events, speaking engagements, and professional services marketing initiatives
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail in work product and external-facing materials
• Ability to work directly, effectively with senior legal professionals
• Experience tracking and reporting performance metrics and recommending adjustments
• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of experience in business development, marketing, or growth roles
• Strong preference for law firm experience; professional services experience considered
• Exceptional candidates from other industries will be considered if they can present demonstrated high-level of consistent execution capability