Business Development Executive

Our hugely successful and reputable US Law Firm client has an exciting opening for a Business Development Executive to join them on a permanent basis, housed in convenient offices with great transport links in the heart of the city.

Salary to £55,000

Exceptional employee benefits

Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 remotely

The role will offer support and a long-term progression plan to move up to management in the next 1-2 years for the successful applicant and would suit someone currently in a business development role within a law firm who is looking for added responsibility and keen to prove themselves in a small, collaborative Business Development team.

• Provide end-to-end support of RFP, pitches and proposals, event support, maintaining deal lists, preparing presentations / pitches / proposals, database maintenance etc.
• Support other team members when needed to provide help in the efficient planning, management and delivery of client seminars, receptions, news articles, biographies and other marketing-orientated events and collateral
• Lead with drafting and implementing marketing plans and business development activities
• Lead on the preparation for pitches, proposals, directory and awards submissions and other client presentations for partners
• Regular collaboration with BD teams with the collection and maintenance of representative matters, deal lists, client and industry lists for use in marketing materials
• Oversee the production, editing and mailing of regular external communications including client alerts and invitations to client events
• Support the firm's public relations agency on relevant media announcements

• Degree educated with 2 years minimum experience in an international law firm is preferred
• Experience of working on pitches, tenders, and other client facing documents
• Experience in using CRM databases, preferably InterAction
• Ability to take initiative and to work both independently and in a team environment with a strong customer service focus
• Confident in handling confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
• Advanced attention to detail and ability to create accurate work product
• A proactive and assertive approach - tenacity, commitment, energy, and enthusiasm