Business Development Associate – Vietnamese Speaking

MSRS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Commission pay

Job summary

A dynamic law firm is seeking a motivated Business Development Associate who speaks Vietnamese. This full-time role focuses heavily on sales and client acquisition, requiring strong negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships. The firm offers competitive pay and benefits including a company pension and private medical insurance. This position offers an inspiring environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in sales focused on client acquisition.
• Strong understanding of sales and negotiation techniques.
• Ability to source and acquire clients independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve clients by selling legal services and meeting consultation needs.
• Develop sales and business development plans.
• Build a network of clients and maintain relationships.

Skills

Client acquisition

Relationship building

Sales techniques

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job description

MSR Solicitors is a fast-growing and ambitious law firm with a dynamic team and a passion for excellence. We specialise in various areas of law and are dedicated to delivering top-notch legal services while maintaining a commitment to our clients and employees. As we continue to expand, we seek motivated Business Development Associates who are eager to drive our growth and enhance our market presence.

*ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN SPEAK VIETNAMESE*

Role Overview

We are in need of a Business Development Associate – VietnameseSpeaking who will play a crucial role in driving our firm's growth. This role is heavily sales-oriented, with 85% dedicated to sales activities and 15% focused on independent marketing efforts. The primary responsibility will be to discover and pursue new prospective clients, build strong relationships, negotiate, and finalise agreements with them.

Responsibilities and Duties

Sales-Focused Responsibilities (85%)

• Serve clients by selling legal services and meeting their legal consultation needs, aiming to achieve monthly sales targets.
• Develop and implement sales and business development plans to convert inquiries into paying clients and identify new key audiences.
• Build a network of clients by following up on inquiries and establishing rapport to generate business.
• Represent the firm as the initial point of contact between clients and legal staff, maintaining relationships throughout the process.
• Monitor competitors’ activity and perform market research to inform sales strategies and marketing actions.
• Identify and pursue new methods and channels for client acquisition and promotion, seeking cost‑effective options.
• Provide sales and business development advice and translation services to internal departments as needed.
• Ensure that all client interactions are conducted professionally and with the goal of converting prospects into clients.

Marketing Responsibilities (15%)

• Produce fresh content for social media channels, coordinating with business development and external teams.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sales and marketing plans, making recommendations for improvements.
• Assist with translation work between lawyers and clients to facilitate clear communication without barriers.
• Help maintain the firm’s corporate image and branding across all communication channels.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of experience in sales, with a strong focus on client acquisition and relationship building.
• Open‑minded, willing to work with diverse people, and possessing genuine interest and empathy.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Thorough understanding of sales and negotiation techniques.
• Ability to source and acquire clients independently.
• Self‑motivated with a results‑driven approach.
• Aptitude for delivering engaging presentations.
• Ability to understand legal terms and processes to communicate them effectively to clients.
• Law firm experience is preferable but not mandatory.

What can we offer

• The opportunity to develop and take on new challenges and responsibilities as we grow as a company (Faster Career Progression).
• An international, inspiring, and motivational environment with a great team spirit.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Commission pay

Benefits

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s) - please fill in the form attached

• Give an example of when you were building your clientele.
• What is your right to work? If you are on a visa, please explain what visa and when it expires.
• What is your notice period?

Education

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience

• Online Sale: 1 year (required)

Language

• Vietnamese (required)

Work Location

In person