Business Development Orlando

Business Development Specialist

Status: Open

Function: Sales / Business Development

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000

Experience Level: 3–5 years

Location: Orlando

Position Overview

A full-service professional services organization is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support firmwide growth initiatives. This role focuses on business development planning, proposal and pitch development, client and prospect research, and opportunity tracking.

The Specialist will work closely with senior professionals and internal marketing teams to help convert market visibility into new business opportunities and expanded client relationships. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-facing professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support execution of business development plans at both practice and individual levels, including reporting and stakeholder communication

Track priority clients, prospects, and target industries to support growth initiatives

Assist in maintaining and updating CRM data, ensuring accuracy of pipeline and opportunity tracking

Support reporting for business development metrics and leadership dashboards

Coordinate and track business development opportunities such as events, sponsorships, conferences, and speaking engagements

Maintain and update pitch materials, proposals, experience databases, and related content

Assist in preparing responses to RFPs and other client proposals

Conduct research on clients, competitors, industries, and market trends

Prepare briefing materials for meetings and pitch presentations

Collaborate with marketing teams to align campaigns, content, and collateral with business development efforts

Support CRM adoption and data quality improvement initiatives

Assist with planning and coordination of client events and business development activities

Attend industry events and support post-event follow-up campaigns

Provide general support to continuous improvement of business development processes and tools

Perform additional related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

4–6 years of experience in business development, sales support, or professional services environment (law firm experience preferred)

Experience in marketing or business development within professional services

Familiarity with professional services marketing practices and compliance considerations

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience with CRM systems preferred

Familiarity with digital marketing channels (LinkedIn, websites, email campaigns, etc.) is a plus

Experience with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred

Skills & Competencies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability

Ability to analyze and interpret business and industry information

Strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders

Physical & Work Requirements

Office-based role with standard business hours (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

Regular use of computer systems and keyboards

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds as needed

Requires close and distance vision, including screen-based work

Frequent communication via phone, email, and in-person meetings

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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