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LexBlog is hiring: Client Development Manager

February 18, 2010

LexBlog hiring business development managerLooking for a more exciting work environment? Want to mentor with an expert in business development? Want the opportunity to shape the destiny of a company that’s defining an industry in a real and meaningful way? Working with Kevin McKeown, LexBlog’s EVP of Client Development, myself, and our growing team of professionals could be just what you’re looking for.

LexBlog is powered by an unwavering desire and commitment to create raving fans of our life’s work. We offer talented and motivated people the opportunity to do the best work of their lives in a dynamic and growing company.

We’re looking for a college graduate who loves all things Internet, blogs, and social networking to join us as our new Client Development Manager. A passion to learn and the right personality are more important than experience.

A successful candidate will have:

  • Solid people skills and instincts backed up by an uncanny ability to sense what must happen next to advance the LexBlog cause with each client; you will have a knack for developing quick situational awareness for each and every client that will enable you to “touch” that client and leave a positive impression.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills; you will routinely communicate with LexBlog’s professional services clients.
  • Strong working understanding of all things Internet and social networking; LexBlog, the team, and our clients live on the Internet.
  • Exceptional organization skills to the point of being anal; LexBlog team members and clients will rely on you delivering day in and day out.
  • Passion for achieving more, both personally and professionally; LexBlog’s team members are doing something extraordinary or so we’re told by our clients.
  • Very high degree of care for others, including team members and clients; LexBlog distinguishes itself from larger companies by our care for clients. Strong values and integrity is your core.
  • Fervent desire to make the world a better place; LexBlog is empowering lawyers and other professionals throughout the world who in turn make the law and their knowledge and expertise more accessible to the public.
  • Keen desire to learn the art of client development and communications; LexBlog has strong leadership offering mentoring opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating and participating in client development presentations to prospective clients.
  • Overseeing, authoring and developing timely collateral materials (using LexBlog team resources) that support presentations and ongoing outreach to potential clients.
  • Performing market and competitive intelligence work to formulate strategy on client development matters.
  • Communicating with prospective and current clients on issues ranging from client development to communications.
  • Coordinating transfer of new clients from Client Development to Project Management and processing new accounts for transfer to Accounting.
  • Researching, strategizing, and executing LexBlog’s online and offline communication efforts.
  • Documenting progress in LexBlog’s client database including lead research, contact and follow-up.
  • Coordinating client development meetings and conference calls for EVP/Managing Director and participating in same when desirable necessary.
  • Willingness to learn, digest and grow into more and more responsibility and client and prospective client interface.

You will report directly to the company EVP & Managing Director of Client Development and work with the EVP and CEO, Publisher & Founder on various aspects of client development, communication matters and outreach.

LexBlog provides a turnkey professional blog solution to legal professionals worldwide. Our law blog networks is the largest in the world–3,000 blog authors and growing. Lexblog is the owner and publisher of a daily review of law blogs and journals called LexMonitor and other Internet properties.

If you have a PHD (poor, hungry, and driven) attitude for work, thrive in a fast-paced, team environment, and love the Internet, social networking, writing and blogs, then I want to hear from you. LexBlog offers a competitive salary, fully paid health benefits (health, dental, vision), and participation in the company’s stock option and bonus plans.

To apply please email LexBlog or go to our Career Center.

Thanks.

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