Business Development Executive

Edge Resourcing; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy seeks a Business Development Executive for an international law firm. The role encompasses various responsibilities in marketing and business development, ensuring efficient bid processes and support to senior management. Candidates should have a degree, strong presentation skills, and at least 2 years of pertinent experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a B2B marketing environment.
• Ability to interface confidently with senior management.
• Experience supporting a partnership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners in preparing bids and drafting documents.
• Project managing the bid process from start to finish.
• Conducting research into clients and targets to support activities.

Skills

Presentation skills

Research skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salary: AED 18k per Month

Edge Resourcing is searching for a Business Development Executive on behalf of an international law firm with a well-established and successful marketing and business development team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of business development and marketing activities including bids, targeting, data management, and events.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Supporting fee earners in preparing bids, including advising on best practice, gathering information, and drafting documents.
2. Project managing the bid process from bid alert and bid/no bid through to planning, preparation, production, and de-brief.
3. Developing, updating, and maintaining the bid toolkit and database.
4. Maintaining the regional bid tracking system.
5. Assisting with the organisation of the bids and opportunity pipeline system to ensure opportunities are recorded and maximized to support fee conversion.
6. Undertaking briefing sessions with the team to develop project case studies for use in sales activities, bids, and other marketing documents.
7. Undertaking research into clients and targets, colleagues, and competitors to support activities.
8. Working with the Regional Head of Marketing and Business Development to hold sessions with country and sector champions on targeting activities.
9. Assisting with rehearsals for meetings and presentations and managing the development of support material as required.
10. Performing de-briefs with teams post-meeting/presentation to get feedback and plan follow-up activities.
11. Helping with the development and management of marketing collateral and events to support activities.

The ideal candidate will be polished, degree-educated, articulate, and well-presented. You will ideally have 2 years of experience within a business-to-business marketing environment and be able to interface confidently and professionally with senior management and partners. Experience of working within a similar capacity supporting a partnership is a plus.

About The Company

Edge Resourcing was established in the United Arab Emirates in 2008. We have maintained our growth while upholding our corporate values.

Our team of Recruitment Consultants has extensive experience and sound knowledge of the local marketplace. We have expanded our services within the Middle East Retail sector and aim to provide honest, tailored services to both candidates and clients, ensuring high satisfaction.

We offer professional contingency and retained search services across sectors including Retail, Accountancy and Finance, Office Support, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, and Legal.

Our goal is to be a leading provider of manpower solutions, focusing on making a meaningful difference for your business and career. We are committed to understanding your needs and providing honest, personal service.