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Business Development Manager

Creative Financial Staffing

Columbus, OH · Posted November 11, 2026

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Business Development Manager

Salary: $120,000–$130,000

Location: Onsite | Columbus, OH

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

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Join a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a strong regional and national presence.

Partner directly with attorneys and firm leadership on strategic growth initiatives.

Serve as a trusted business development advisor to influential legal professionals.

Gain visibility across multiple practice groups, industries, and markets.

Play a key role in shaping client development strategies and firm growth plans.

Influence high-profile proposals, pitches, and business development campaigns.

Collaborate with marketing, public relations, and practice leaders on firmwide initiatives.

Lead efforts tied to attorney onboarding, visibility campaigns, rankings, and industry recognition.

Work in a highly strategic role with significant impact on revenue growth and client engagement.

Opportunity to mentor and guide business development processes while helping drive long-term firm success.

Key Responsibilities for the Business Development Manager:

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Develop and execute business development plans for practice groups, industries, and attorneys.

Advise attorneys on client development strategies, growth opportunities, and market positioning.

Lead proposal, RFP, and qualification response efforts, including customized content development.

Analyze client feedback and identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships.

Oversee attorney visibility initiatives, speaking engagements, rankings, awards, and thought leadership efforts.

Track market trends, competitor activity, and business development results to inform strategy.

Qualifications for the Business Development Manager:

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7+ years of marketing and business development experience, preferably within professional services.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field.

Strong experience with proposals, client development, strategic planning, and relationship management.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems.

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