A leading global law firm requires an exceptional business development and marketing specialist, who is driven, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic, to provide support to the partners and associates of their Banking practice in London on either a permanent or 12 month fixed term contract basis.
The successful applicant will be welcomed into the practice and sector marketing team, who are a globally diverse and friendly team focused on driving revenue growth, strengthening reputation and nurturing client relationships. The team works closely with lawyers to create, develop and execute BD and marketing initiatives to deliver the firm's strategy and works with the business to sell the firm's expertise to clients and generate revenue for the firm. The work is always varied and you will benefit from significant opportunities for learning and growth in a supportive environment. You will be supported by, and work closely with, the wider London Marketing team which includes teams of experts across events, digital marketing, pitch support and external and internal communications. Working closely with the Senior BD & Marketing Manager and with the help of an advisor, you will provide support to the Banking practice on the development and implementation of BD and Marketing plans, initiatives relating to client targeting, product specific business development and internal and external profile raising. The role holder will play a role in coordinating the day-to-day activities for the London based practice and assist the Senior BD & Marketing Manager with the global and strategic aspects of their role. Helping to coach and develop other members of the Banking team and sharing past experience to drive improvements and assist efficiency, the BD & Marketing Manager's key responsibilities will include ensuring consistency and quality of first draft from end to end across the pitch process, nurturing priority client relationships, managing directory and awards submissions, ensuring all BD and Marketing infrastructure are up-to-date and of a high standard and raising the practice's external profile through product and market specific campaigns, thought leadership, PR, client and industry events and online presence.
A successful candidate will be a bright graduate or equivalent with proven business development experience gained whilst working in a similar role, preferably within a professional services firm. A team player with a can-do attitude and outstanding communication and influencing skills, the BD & Marketing Manager should be able to demonstrate past success in producing accurate and quality RFPs and pitches. Previous experience working in a transactional or finance orientated practice will also be highly preferential.
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