Business Development Executive (Banking & Finance and Transport) - Leading International Law Firm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Business Development Executive to join a to provide support on day-to-day and strategic business development and marketing activity for the firm's Banking and Finance practice and Transport sector.

The role holder will support two business development managers, and has an interesting and dynamic mix of practice and sector focus. including supporting the asset finance, general banking and debt capital markets practices. The Business Development Executive will be assisted in their day to day work by a growing Marketing & Business Development Services team based in the UK and will work in close cooperation with colleagues across the firm's global Marketing & Business Development teams. The successful applicant will assist on specific marketing and BD initiatives, which use the full marketing mix to raise awareness of the practice in line with strategic growth objectives and will work with the leadership team to plan and implement business plans, budget proposals and campaign plans for the EMEA region. This broad role will cover all elements of the BD and CRM mix, including pitch management and key account planning, through to broader marketing, communications and events.

This position will require an excellent academic background or equivalent allied to significant, proven marketing and business development experience gained in a legal, professional services or partnership environment, to include experience in managing and writing bids. Confident, with excellent communication skills and high attention to detail, it is essential that Business Development Executive is eager to take on additional responsibility and possesses the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple tasks and stakeholders.

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