Business Development Manager

Clyde & Co

Business Development Manager at Clyde & Co, managing marketing materials and BD initiatives in North America. Collaborating with teams to increase client development effectiveness across key sectors.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Creating and managing marketing materials and activities, including directory submissions, seminars, conferences, sponsorships, etc.
Assisting with pitch and RFP efforts, including developing customized content
Tracking, analyzing and evaluating activity associated with business development initiatives across the United States and recommending strategies to increase the initiatives’ overall effectiveness
Conducting client, prospect, industry, competitor and market research/analysis to inform targeted business development efforts
Developing business development budgets and monitoring business development expenditures
Managing vendor relationships, including defining and tracking performance and managing issues/risks
Driving strategic initiatives that promote greater collaboration and increase revenue
Liaising with the Communications team to effectively promote the successes of the practices
Identifying and executing on cross-selling opportunities
Managing a team of business development professionals
Supporting the Senior Client Development Manager and US Head of Client Development on other projects as directed
Maintaining the operational standards of the Business Development team to ensure: our branding approach is implemented effectively, marketing materials effectively represent the positioning of each business line, the effective use of Interaction and Vuture, our approach to pitches is informed by sector knowledge, the management of events is efficient and cost-effective.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Prior law firm experience preferred
5+ years of relevant experience
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills
Experience with InterAction and a high level of proficiency with MS Office software, particularly excel
Ability to interact independently and professionally with senior partners and business professionals
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks
Ability to meet deadlines and complete day-to-day projects in a timely fashion
Self-motivated and able to work independently with little or no supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work at all levels with confidence, a positive attitude and the ability to gain credibility quickly
Ability to follow complex instructions
Flexibility to manage demands outside of traditional business hours.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
Generous Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off, holidays, plus an annual “wellbeing” day.
Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.
Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentmarket researchbudget managementvendor managementRFP developmentdata analysiscross-sellingevent managementcontent developmentperformance tracking

Soft Skills

attention to detailverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent worktask managementdeadline managementflexibilityself-motivation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree