We are currently seeking a Business Development Executive to join our team to support on all Sector Programme activities including new business targeting, client relationship management, and campaigns sectors.
The successful candidates will be based in our London office, working on a project basis with all members of the Sector programme team. You will be reporting to the Sector Programme leads.
Inclusiveness and Diversity
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A bit about the role
- Work closely with fee earners and the sector programme team in the execution of the Marketing & BD strategy on a project-by-project basis, assisting key initiatives:
- Go to market campaigns
- Cross selling programs
- Using data to Identify and originate opportunities for service lines introductions and 'hot topic' approaches within clients
- Manage and implement follow up post client/target alerts and events
- Pursuit project management & nominated account management tasks
- Manage, report on designated sector campaign and other key sector program progress and follow up
- Act as client manager for a designated set of clients
- Build profile among the sector external ecosystem including leading relationships with 3rd parties and establishing Fieldfisher sectors within that
- Communicate plans both internally and externally on sector progress and successes
- Work with the Partners and Fee Earners in the production of sector presentations and marketing material
- Support the Partners and Fee Earners in implementing business development activities including planning, organisation and project management of a wide range of client-focused events, newsletters/other targeted client communication including thought leadership
- Manage effective follow-up activity
- Work with the CRM/Digital Marketing Team in the production of regular direct mail and e-mailings, utilising the Firm's CRM system (Interaction)
- Keeping Interaction databases up-to-date and ensuring that all departments are given an opportunity to involve their clients in any activity (and that this is reflected in any database lists)
- Prepare documentation for business development meetings including agendas, emails, client relationship data, business development schedules and other documents
A bit about you
- You must have a minimum of 2 years' experience of working in a Business Development function in a professional services environment.
- You also must be able to demonstrate business development experience gained from working in an environment related to this role.
In addition to this, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Good desktop publishing skills, particularly PowerPoint and Word
- Very good written skills, able to produce good quality first drafts
- Good data management skills and excel skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and stay calm under pressure
- Proactive and self-sufficient with the ability to take ownership and manage certain tasks with limited guidance
- Personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners/ key stakeholders (possibly eventually act as intermediaries)
- A flexible and can-do approach, willing to provide varied support across various departments when required
- A team player who is analytical, tenacious and self-motivated
- Good attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
What can we offer you?
Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans, electric vehicle scheme and much more.
Fieldfisher HQ is based in the vibrant and thriving City of London, which has something for everyone. Offering excellent commuter links based a 5-minute walk away from Monument and Bank tube stations. Views overlooking the River Thames and Tower Bridge from our 9th floor terrace, open plan workspaces that encourages a sense of camaraderie, hot-desking, discounted coffee in our on-site cafe, bike storage, shower facilities and much more.
We have diverse teams made up of our Partners, Lawyers and Business Services Professionals, collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients, working across our many different sectors and practice areas.
We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself!