Business Development Officer 189 views

Purpose:

An international law firm is seeking a Business Development Officer who will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, enhancing client relationships, and promoting the firm’s profile, people and services in a local, regional and global context through the utilisation of a range of marketing and business development tactics, activities and channels

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in marketing, communications; or, a legal degree

• Min 5 years in a B2B marketing environment
• Previous experience in business development or marketing within the legal professional is highly desirable
• Experience and a strong understanding of the legal industry and services
• Hands on experience in managing strategic bids, tenders and RFPs
• Hands on experience in managing legal directories

Key Job Outputs:

• Assists in execution of the firm’s business development and marketing plan set by the firm’s Marketing Committee and Board of Directors
• Manages the firm’s profiles on and submissions to online directories (Legal500, Chambers and Partners, IFRL1000, lobal league tables), coordinates deal reporting process; submits information for attorney and firm awards, promotes awards, and determines which directories should be launched and maintained
• Prepares and maintains legal marketing and business development materials for the firm and lawyers with marketing support: print and online brochures, company profiles, credentials and experience statements, flyers, etc.
• Assists with sourcing appropriate strategic bids and tenders and RFPS
• Manages, coordinates and develops the firm’s bid library and texts
• Manages and drafts the firm’s responses to strategic bids and tenders with Team Leader oversight (not responsible for fee quotes)
• CRM software management
• Participates in planning and presentation efforts as appropriate (including presentation packets, slides, etc.)
• Creates and maintains expertise and sector specific CVs for lawyers

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinker; team player; problem solver and results driven
• Highly organised with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Resilience
• Highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Relationship building skills are critical
• Ability to provide consistent and high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Displays an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in building a growing law firm
• Appreciation for professionalism with a growth mindset

Salary:   Market related

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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