Senior Business Development Specialist (Food + Agriculture + Consumer Products)

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Join MoFo as a SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST on our Marketing team!

This role is based in New York.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a Senior Business Development Specialist to serve as the execution engine behind a high-volume, high-growth Business Development program. This role will take ownership of the day-to-day work that keeps opportunities moving—coordinating research, materials, tracking, and events. This is a chance to be the operational backbone of a strategic growth initiative in the Food + Ag + Consumer space.

• Coordinate research, market mapping, and competitive intelligence, and help translate findings into actionable BD follow-up
• Maintain and continuously improve practice, industry, pitch, credentials, and marketing materials
• Track clients, prospects, opportunities, outreach, and action items to ensure consistent and timely follow-through
• Coordinate events, sponsorships, partnerships, and thought leadership, including associated pre- and post-event BD activity
• Support CRM management, mailing lists, pipeline reporting, and other data and tracking needs across the portfolio
• Provide consistent follow-through across initiatives so opportunities keep moving

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required, with at least four years of relevant experience in professional services marketing; law firm experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Food + Ag + Consumer industries preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of core marketing principles, including driving innovative tools and programs, competitive intelligence, market research, and pitch and RFP responses
• High degree of motivation, with a driving sense of responsibility, accountability, and responsiveness
• Excellent writing, editing, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to focus written materials for impact across general business, legal, and niche audiences
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the capability to work effectively in a matrixed organization
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and deliver under deadlines
• Strong business acumen and sound judgment—able to identify and strategically pursue BD opportunities, quickly assess information, and draw clear conclusions from diverse data, all while maintaining a sharp focus on client value

ABOUT MOFO

At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.

• About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about
• Inclusion + Engagement: https://www.mofo.com/community/we-at-mofo
• Commitment to Pro Bono: https://www.mofo.com/community/pro-bono
• The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances. 

New York salary range: $104k to $145k

For questions regarding this position, please e-mail jobs@mofo.com