Description
We are currently recruiting for a Marketing and Business Development Coordinator (9-month contract) to join Hogan Lovells Cadwalader in Shanghai.
The successful candidate will provide administrative and tactical support across a broad range of marketing and business development initiatives for the Shanghai office and the wider China Practice.
Working closely with the M&BD team members across Shanghai and Greater China, as well as regional and global practice groups, this role offers broad exposure to business development and marketing initiatives within a global professional services environment, with a particular focus on proposal development, marketing collateral creation, and event management.
Scope of the Work
- Business Proposals: Work closely with partners and the M&BD team to manage all aspects of RFPs and proposal processes, including drafting credentials statements and preparing client proposals and presentations in Chinese and English.
- Event Management: Coordinate and support a wide range of client and firm events, including seminars, conferences, panel discussions, speaking engagements, receptions, and networking events.
- Legal Directory Submissions & Awards: Assist with the preparation and coordination of submissions, interviews, and related materials for legal directories, industry awards, and other external surveys.
- Marketing Collateral: Maintain and update a full suite of marketing materials, including office and practice profiles, lawyers' profiles, experience lists, and other client-facing collateral.
- External Communications: Support the regional M&BD team to coordinate public relations opportunities, including article placement and coordinating media interviews.
- Knowledge and Data Management: Maintain key business development systems and databases, ensuring credentials representative experience, lawyers' bios, and client relationship information are kept up-to-date.
- Client Development: Support the implementation of regional client development programs and client relationship initiatives.
- Digital Marketing: Work with colleagues across China to maintain web content and support the management of the firm's WeChat official account and other digital marketing activities.
- Research & Special Projects: Assist with special projects and undertake client, industry, competitor, and market research as required.
- Administration Support: Provide general administrative support to the M&BD team and assist with arrangements for visiting partners and other BD activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in business administration, marketing, or law.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in business development and marketing, preferably in a professional services environment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the firm.
- Highly organized, with excellent project management and coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Attention to detail, including strong drafting and proofreading skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure, both independently and as part of a wider regional and global team.
- Consistent positive attitude with a "can-do" mentality.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and fluctuating workloads.
- Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Advanced PC skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and ability to learn new IT skills such as InterAction and other database systems.
- Spoken English/Mandarin and written English/Chinese are essential.