Business Development Assistant

The Ford Agency is seeking a Business Development Assistant to join a busy corporate business development team at a prestigious DC law firm. This individual will work closely with the business development team to learn and understand the practice areas and how best to present data to their clients and prospective clients. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with a solid foundation in administrative support who is looking to make the transition to a business development team.Responsibilities Include:Work closely with the business development team to understand the practice, data, and how to present that data to prospectsStay up to date on best practices for data capture and data qualityCommunicate with attorneys to stay up to date on their workTrack and record business development efforts in the CRMAssist with other business development projectsQualifications Include:Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications1+ years of administrative assistant experience in a fast-paced environmentExcellent attention to detail and organizational skillsProfessional communication skillsAbility to work with attorneys and other team members in a collegial mannerProficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and CRM systemsCompensation:Starting at $58,000 annually Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.