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SalaryBased in either London, Leeds or Manchester, a brilliant opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Development Executive to join a leading Law Firm to provide support across the full marketing and Business Development remit.
The Business Development team is a centralised function advising and supporting the firm in its marketing, sales support and Business Development activities. The key drivers for the team are to support the development and implementation of the firm’s strategy and in particular help drive profitable revenue growth, support partners and fee earners to provide the best client experience and develop and deliver a clear brand proposition through the firm's sector focus. Operating as part of an established team, you will work alongside the Financial Services Sector Business Development Manager to deliver the sector strategy through related BD and Marketing activity. The Financial Services sector is the largest at the firm accounting for over 30% of the firm's revenue. You will be expected to build knowledge about the firm and sector client base and to develop a knowledge and understanding of sector issues and trends in order to effectively contribute to sector based discussion and advise and challenge partners. The Senior Business Development Executive will enjoy a broad role developing, implementing and reviewing business and marketing plans with responsibilities encompassing BD, including assisting in the production and delivery of bids and tenders and client relationship management, and also a range of broader marketing activities.
The role would suit a proactive candidate with excellent attention to detail and proven Business Development experience gained in a legal or professional services environment. Outstanding communication skills are also a pre-requisite in order to deal directly with senior internal stakeholders and influence them on marketing and Business Development initiatives. Highly computer literate with excellent systems skills, the Senior Business Development Executive will ideally possess proven experience of Office software and social media. Previous experience or a demonstrable and genuine interest in the Financial Services sector will also be highly advantageous.
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