Business Development Director – Legal

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Business Development Director generating and closing legal-sector sales for Park IP, a global intellectual property solutions partner. Managing client accounts, pipelines, forecasts, and sales targets.

Responsibilities:

  • Generate new leads, close new business, and upsell within current client accounts.
  • Develop an effective understanding of the company’s business and services.
  • Promote Welocalize’s competitive value and expertise in the localization industry.
  • Research and analyze industries to identify new business opportunities.
  • Establish and maintain client relationships.
  • Use the contact database, invoicing system, and project management software.
  • Work with Program Directors, Enterprise Project Managers, and/or Project Managers to create account plans, RFPs, SOWs, and quotes.
  • Coordinate with operations to exceed client expectations.
  • Define value propositions and service offerings for existing clients and new client targets.
  • Take responsibility for designated clients and projects.
  • Collaborate with managers and global teams to align expectations with deliverables.
  • Attend weekly department meetings.
  • Identify and resolve client concerns.
  • Participate in industry conferences to network, build leads, and maintain client relationships.
  • Generate profitable sales meeting or exceeding established targets.
  • Cultivate relationships with key decision makers.
  • Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting through closing.
  • Prospect via phone, email, and other mediums; conduct follow-up calls and emails.
  • Demonstrate and educate buyers on service value.
  • Provide territory market intelligence and penetration information.
  • Plan and report sales metrics accurately.
  • Generate a qualified pipeline for new business and existing clients.
  • Complete sales reporting and maintain accurate 90-day, 60-day, and 30-day forecasts updated weekly.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA), or equivalent work experience.
  • Must have Sales Experience in the legal sector (e-discovery, litigation, and IP are the primary areas) and able to demonstrate success in a like industry and position or similar.
  • Must have current experience working with a sales quota on a monthly / yearly basis.
  • Sales experience in the Legal Services sector or in the Translation / Localization space.
  • Must have an understanding and proven track record working with Salesforce or related CRM.
  • Has track record of procuring leads on his or her own while “owning” the business.
  • Has track record of finding, closing and maintaining business including new and existing accounts.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Outstanding problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work well with others and independently in a multi-cultural atmosphere.
  • Some travelling will be necessary.

Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Telemedicine Benefit
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • FSA and HSA
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Vacation Time: unlimited
  • Sick Time: 6 days per year
  • Paid Holidays: 8 days per year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401 (k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Paid Adoption Leave