NERA Business Development and Marketing Coordinator (Washington DC)

Company:NERA

Description:

Since 1961, NERA (https://www.nera.com) has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field-leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations for the world’s leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments. Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

Job Description

NERA has an opening for a Business Development and Marketing Coordinator, who will be based out of our Washington, DC, office. The Coordinator supports and executes the business development and marketing initiatives for NERA’s experts and consultants. Reporting to a senior member of the Business Development and Marketing team, the Coordinator will work closely with consultants, additional Marketing team seniors, and other Marketing staff in the development, execution, and administration of marketing campaigns and projects.

The Coordinator will work with an experienced, diverse team on a range of campaigns including email announcements, creative social media campaigns, and world-class events. The NERA Marketing team is highly collaborative and collegial, working together to share insights and provide a high level of service to internal and external clients. The team fosters continuous learning and professional growth. The Coordinator will gain comprehensive experience in professional services marketing and business development, honing skills to create client growth strategies for teams and individuals.

We are looking for a highly proactive candidate who consistently demonstrates practical judgment and a strong drive for success. The ideal candidate is collaborative, efficient, organized, pays meticulous attention to detail, and is driven to provide impeccable internal client service. They take initiative to plan and prioritize critical next steps, ensuring alignment with larger business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a marketing and business development resource for multiple business groups at NERA, developing a working knowledge of groups’ service offerings, clients, and competitors.

• Writes clear and persuasive content for use on NERA’s website, newsletter(s), LinkedIn page, emails, and other external marketing channels.

• Delivers meaningful market, client, and competitive intelligence, research, and analysis to support business development and marketing initiatives as identified by consultants and seniors on the Marketing team.

• Assists with the planning, coordination, and production of corporate networking events, seminars, and webinars.

• Assists in the collection and promotion of completed project descriptions from consultants, tracking the results of business development activity.

• Uses NERA’s CRM to develop and update contact lists.

• Masters marketing technologies such as AEM, Semrush, Salesforce, and AI tools to provide insights and increase efficiency.

• Keeps themself and their colleagues informed of industry or legal trends.

• Assists the Marketing team in developing tailored strategies, approaches, and materials for effective business development efforts.

• Assists in developing and monitoring timelines and project work plans, taking ownership of projects to ensure marketing efforts stay on track.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Skills and Attributes

• Undergraduate degree in business, marketing, journalism, communications, or related area.

• An ideal candidate will have two or more years of relevant marketing experience, preferably in a professional services and/or law firm environment.

• Must be fluent in English. Proficiency or fluency in other languages is a plus.

• Must have excellent writing and proofreading skills, with the ability to digest and comprehend complex technical material from assigned business areas.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with shifting and competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy.

• Strong communication and project management skills, with proven ability to work effectively with multiple seniors on various assignments.

• Knowledge of core marketing principles including internal communications, branding, and social media.

• Strong computer skills and a high level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and basic understanding of CRM and project management tools. Salesforce, Semrush, and Monday.com experience highly desired.

• Proactive, collaborative, and positive attitude.

• Exercises confidentiality and discretion.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package, including a discretionary bonus.

• The opportunity to work with and be mentored by an international team of highly experienced marketing professionals in a dynamic consulting environment.

• Firm-sponsored social activities.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and your full academic and professional CV. Any writing samples are appreciated.

The applicable base salary for this role is $65,000 - $80,000 per year and eligible for overtime.
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The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

NERA’s clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to delivering unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists, backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world’s largest economic consultancies. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and fun are at the forefront. The work environment is collegial, and there are numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.

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As part of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) Management Consulting, NERA Economic Consulting (http://www.nera.com/) is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For half a century, NERA's economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world's leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation.

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