Job Title: Business Development and Marketing Manager

Location: Irvine CA 92614

Salary/Payrate: $110-115K

Work Environment: Hybrid 2 days wfh after 90 days 

Employment Type: Full-Time

Term: DH

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and strategic Business Development & Marketing Manager to lead and support the firm's business development, marketing, branding, and client relationship initiatives.

This individual will play an important role in supporting the firm's continued growth by identifying new business opportunities, strengthening existing client relationships, enhancing the firm's market presence, and developing strategic marketing initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who combines strong business development instincts with excellent marketing, communication, organizational, and project management skills. This position will work closely with firm leadership and internal teams to develop and execute strategies that support the firm's overall business objectives.

Business Development & Growth

• Develop and implement business development strategies to support firm growth and revenue objectives.
• Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities, prospective clients, and strategic partnerships.
• Support firm leadership in developing and maintaining relationships with key clients, referral sources, and industry contacts.
• Coordinate and participate in networking events, industry conferences, professional associations, and client meetings.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, pitch materials, qualifications packages, and other business development documents.
• Maintain and manage business development pipelines, prospect lists, and client relationship databases.
• Track business development activities and report on opportunities, progress, and results.

Marketing & Brand Management

• Develop and execute marketing plans and campaigns that strengthen the firm's brand and market visibility.
• Oversee the firm's marketing materials, website content, social media presence, and external communications.
• Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and presentation across all marketing platforms.
• Coordinate the development of newsletters, client announcements, thought leadership content, and promotional materials.
• Identify opportunities to increase brand awareness and position the firm as a leader in its industry.
• Manage relationships with external marketing vendors, graphic designers, consultants, and other service providers as needed.

Communications & Content Development

• Draft, edit, and coordinate professional communications, marketing collateral, presentations, and firm announcements.
• Develop content highlighting the firm's expertise, accomplishments, services, and differentiators.
• Support leadership with internal and external communications.
• Coordinate public relations initiatives and opportunities for firm visibility.

Events & Client Engagement

• Plan and coordinate client appreciation events, networking functions, sponsorships, and industry-related events.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client engagement and referral relationships.
• Coordinate event logistics, invitations, promotional materials, and follow-up communications.

Strategic & Administrative Support

• Work directly with firm leadership to implement strategic growth initiatives.
• Monitor marketing and business development expenditures and budgets.
• Evaluate marketing effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain organized marketing resources, business development records, and reporting systems.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while ensuring quality and consistency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in business development, marketing, or a related professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing marketing and business development initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience preparing proposals, presentations, marketing collateral, and business development materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms, and marketing tools.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with firm leadership and team members.
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a high level of discretion.

Desired Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Strategic and results-oriented, with a strong understanding of business growth.
• Creative and resourceful, with the ability to develop new marketing ideas and opportunities.
• Relationship-driven and comfortable interacting with senior leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Adaptable and collaborative in a growing, mid-sized firm environment.

Compensation & Work Environment

The annual salary for this position is $110,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The position offers:

• A 37.5-hour standard workweek.
• Hybrid work arrangement, with a combination of onsite work at the firm's Irvine, California office and remote work.
• Opportunity to work directly with firm leadership and contribute to the firm's strategic growth.
• A collaborative, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
• Benefits and paid time off in accordance with company policies.

Success will be measured by the individual's ability to:

• Generate and support new business opportunities.
• Strengthen existing client and referral relationships.
• Increase the firm's visibility and market presence.
• Deliver high-quality marketing and business development initiatives.
• Improve the firm's proposal, presentation, and client outreach processes.
• Contribute meaningfully to the firm's long-term growth and strategic objectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The firm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.

Ideal Candidate

Has experience in Business Dev and marketing 

Responsibilities:

• Software Constant Contact, Intellipad
• Web Design, client alerts 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Polished- dress sharp for interview, no stretchy clothes 

Experience or skillset in the role