Marketing & Business Development Manager Technology Sector

JOB DESCRIPTIONLEADERSHIP * Collaborate with sector leadership, M&BD team, and others to design and execute a global strategy that aligns with firm objectives and strengthens market position in the Technology sector. * Act as the M&BD lead expert for the global Technology team. * Manage a global team, providing guidance, training, and professional development.PITCHING, TARGETING & NEW BUSINESS GENERATION * Lead pitch strategy for the sector, aligning with the sales transformation plan and global pitch coordination. * Develop and manage responses to RFPs, pitches, and proposals tailored to client needs. * Create and maintain a suite of standard targeting materials, including credential documents and experience database. * MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, PROFILE RAISNG, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP * Plan, create, and manage the implementation of marketing communications, including seminars and client events, CLE trainings, client facing materials, external conference attendance, and web and social media content * Lead on directory and award submissions for relevant rankings and publications * Support input coordination for sector specific thought leadership publications * Collaborate with the PR team to implement profile-raising strategies for the sector and individual partnersEVENTS AND SPONSORSHIPS * Conceptualize and support client seminars, webinars, and other marketing events, managing materials, supporting vendor selection, developing client communications, and handling day-of logistics and follow-up reporting * Evaluate, coordinate, and execute sponsorships, as well as negotiate agreements and manage participation in sponsorships, to ensure that the firm maximizes return on its investment * Foster relationships with industry associations, leveraging sponsorships to drive client engagement * Work with the sector heads, and leadership team to plan internal meetings, retreats, and meetings that target education about the sectorBUSINESS & CLIENT DEVELOPMENT * Supporting the team on the portfolio of clients within the sector including, monitoring and analyzing client financial performance and internal review meetings * Conduct client feedback and support as client account manager for key clientsINTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING * Support sector working groups efforts as M&BD lead and share best practices and processes across the global sector team * Maintain key M&BD resources including on the global intranet and hoganlovells.com, team lists, and master credentials documents * Support M&BD leadership to promote our capabilities across the firm, including through global retreats, internal newsletters, conference calls, meetings, and the intranetWIDER M&BD PROJECTS * Contribute to broader M&BD projects and assignments, as appropriate. * Share best practices and processes across the global sector team.QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED SKILLS * Excellent level of strategic and commercial awareness, with proactive mindset to help our lawyers spot and capitalize on opportunities. * Demonstrated people management capabilities. * Pragmatic, diplomatic, and resourceful, with the ability to adapt quickly to different situations and personalities. * Proven ability to motivate and coach Business Team members to support the firms M&BD goals. * Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically and proactively. * Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, excellent writing skills, and an exacting attention to detail in all work products. * Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision. * Experience of working independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment. * Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE * Seven (7)+ years of relevant experience required,