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 Business Development Executive will primarily support the Corporate Finance, Energy, Transport and Space divisions, directly working with the Business Development Managers and London Partners with establishing and growing their client pipelines, promoting the firm’s services, and boosting their already impressive rankings. 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.
Business Development Executive responsibilities include:
- 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
Business Development Executive requirements;
- 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