Description
Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a Business Development Executive (BDE) to join their London office in the Marketing & Business Development (MBD) function. The successful candidate will work closely with business development managers and partners to contribute to the delivery of the team's business development strategy.
The role involves producing bespoke bids, credentials, pitches, presentations and other client development and marketing content, as well as working with practice leadership and BD managers to create and implement business plans, budget proposals and campaign plans for the EMEA region.
Key responsibilities include:
- Producing high-quality client development and marketing content
- Working with practice leadership and BD managers to create and implement business plans
- Assisting with all aspects of BD and marketing activity
- Acting as a key point of contact and ambassador for the practice
- Establishing effective relationships with lawyers and partners
- Working closely with other MBD teams and support teams
- Coordinating and drafting directory and award submissions
- Ensuring marketing materials are kept up to date
- Supporting the management of relevant MBD budgets
- Contributing and leading on best practice
The ideal candidate will have:
- Graduate calibre with demonstrable and/or professionally recognised BD, marketing or communications qualification
- Experience in marketing and business development, preferably in a legal/professional services/partnership environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Confident and willing to take on additional responsibility
- Highly organised with a professional, confident, collaborative and proactive approach
- Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple tasks and stakeholders
- Experience in managing and writing bids or similar sales writing
- Understands the need to manage expectations
In return, Norton Rose Fulbright offers a range of family-friendly and inclusive employment policies, access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing employees' health and overall wellbeing, and a new enabled work model allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.