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SalaryOur client, a medium sized law firm has a role available for a BD Executive in their Leeds office. Working within their highly regarded BD and Marketing team you will be relied upon heavily to work on a diverse range of projects.
Duties will include:
- Supporting the BDMs to develop sector and client plans, delivering those plans and bringing to market new business lines and products
- Supporting the BDMs to implement initiatives to source new business
- Building relationships with external partners to develop the brand and services
- Working with sector teams to ensure Client information is captured within the firm's CRM system, One Place and that the firm get the most out of the system
- Attending sector meetings, coordinating actions agreed and assisting the BDMs to achieve progress
- Working alongside the marketing team to manage sector campaigns, for example surveys, event roundtables and research studies
- Working with the Director of BD & M to deliver firm-wide business development initiatives, such as the Client survey programme
- Leading on competitor research to assess market activity, key messages and level of profile raising
- With key industry contacts, publications, websites and other external bodies
- Managing the firm's CVs, ensuring new joiners have one and updating others
- Preparing submissions for firm league tables, for example The Lawyer UK top 200
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate is likely to be an existing Business Development Executive or experienced PA, within a professional services environment - and should have:-
- Some experience as a Business Development Executive or Assistant
- A team player who thrives on being part of a dynamic team
- Competency in the use of all Microsoft Office Suite applications
- The ability to update and maintain a variety of internal databases
- Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills with an ability to engage at all levels
- The ability to communicate professionally at all levels within the firm and when representing the firm externally
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, and handle last minute changes
- Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate that they are:
- Self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision
- Proactive and innovative in their approach
- Able and willing to learn more about the firms sectors and the services they provide.
The role is a permanent one, hybrid working and salary is up to £38,000.
Ideally this role will be based in London but they are open to candidates in Birmingham and Leeds.
