Senior Business Development Executive – London

Location: London
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 24/11/2023

A top-tier law firm is seeking a Senior BD Executive to join their London office. As a key member of the Business Development team, you will support the execution of business development plans for the Employment group and other core sectors. You will play a key role in shaping the firm’s strategy and driving growth through the delivery of innovative and effective business development initiatives.

The Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the BD team to deliver initiatives for the Employment sector group and other core sectors.
• Support partners and fee earners in implementing business development activities, including client-focused events, newsletters, digital sessions, and effective follow-up.
• Lead the preparation of directory and award submissions for the departments with appropriate fee earners, ensuring timely and high-quality content delivery.
• Production of credential statements, pitch documents and marketing materials.
• Work with the digital marketing team to produce regular direct mail and e-mailings, and ensuring CRM databases are kept updated.
• Contribute to maintaining the internet and intranet sites with appropriate and up-to-date business development content.
• Prepare documentation for business development meetings, including agendas, emails, schedules, and other relevant documents.
• Act as a role model for junior members of the team and enhance the BD team’s reputation within the firm for its professionalism and distinctive value.
• Using all communication channels for the firm including the website, media, sponsorship, conferences, research, and industry networks.

The Candidate:

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role preferably in professional services environment.
• Project management skill and experience is essential.
• Experience working with CRM systems would be ideal.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered.  We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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