Business Development Assistant

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the professional services sector seeks a BD Assistant in Dubai. This role includes supporting business development and marketing efforts while maintaining client databases and assisting with event organization. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic, with a preference for candidates with a background in law or professional services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related Business Development and marketing experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Immaculate presentation and business attire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate experience lists and case studies for marketing efforts.
• Assist with business development presentations and proposals.
• Manage the firm’s contact database and perform administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organisation skills

Proactive personality

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a BD Assistant who is already in the professional services sector (law firm/top accountancy/finance). Reporting to the Director, Fluency in English is essential, all other languages a bonus.

The role encompasses the following:
Maintain current and accurate experience lists, descriptions and case studies for use in marketing and business development efforts.
Assist with the preparation of business development presentations, briefings and new business proposals.
Maintain library of collateral materials and marketing information about the practices.
Maintain an accurate database of clients and other contacts to enable external communication.
Assist with practice, industry and office-related events, sponsorships and memberships to facilitate the development of the practices and to increase local visibility.
Assist with the development and execution of marketing/business development strategies, plans and projects.
Assist with drafting submissions for legal directories - including Chambers and Legal 500 – and awards.
Perform various administrative tasks including research, maintaining the Firm’s contact database, budget requests, updating activity reports and other administrative duties.
Assist with the production and formatting of client alerts, newsletters, updates and invitations, working with the firm’s marketing technology and design teams.
Generally, facilitate communication among and between the practices.
Flexibility around working hours (e.g., assisting at client events)

Candidate Profile:

Bright, enthusiastic and proactive personality

They are seeking the following:
Ability to read, write and speak English.

Immaculate presentation, business attire

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills.
Strong work ethic and service orientation.
Commitment to professional growth and development.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions.
Ability to prioritise and manage workload, work independently and as a member of teams, and complete tasks under time pressure as necessary.
Strong organisation skills.
Poise, tact and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Min 1 year of related Business Development and marketing experience

Salary is AED12K and subject to an annual review. In addition to salary a discretionary yearly bonus at the end of each calendar year.

Unfortunately, due to the high level of responses, we can only respond to those that fit the criteria from a law firm or professional services background. We only specialise in the legal sector. Thank you.