Business Development Executive

Norton Rose Fulbright; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Business Development Executive in Newcastle. In this permanent role, you will support BD Managers and collaborate with various teams to enhance client engagement and marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, helping to drive business development efforts across the firm.

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre with a suitable qualification like CIM.
• Desirable experience in marketing/business development.
• Confident and proactive approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Producing bids, pitches, and presentations for client development.
• Assisting with planning and implementation of marketing activities.
• Acting as a key contact for practice and sector.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Highly organised

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Graduate calibre with business, BD, marketing or communications qualification

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Job Description

We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.

Practice Group / Department:

Global Business Development - Transport

Job Description

We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.

The Role

This role is a permanent role in Newcastle supporting two London based Business Development (BD) Managers, one in our global Transport practice and one in our EMEA ESG practice. The role holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues across the Global and EMEA Marketing and Business Development (MBD) teams.

The managers this role supports are committed to providing the role holder with the support needed to build their understanding of the areas of law and sectors the role covers, as well as helping them to grow and develop in their career. We are looking for someone who is excited by and keen to take on this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing bespoke bids, credentials, pitches, presentations and other client development and marketing content (formal and informal).
• Working with the relevant practice/sector leadership and BD Managers to create and implement business plans, budget proposals and campaign plans for the EMEA region.
• Assisting with all aspects of the planning, development and implementation of BD and marketing activity. This includes, but is not limited to, business development, client development, profile raising, marketing, communications, bids and event management.
• Acting as a key point of contact and ambassador for the practice and sector.
• Establishing a close and effective relationship with the lawyers and partners within the sector and practice.
• Working closely with other MBD teams, including the client relationship team, strategic bids, events, design and digital, and our Newcastle-based marketing services team.
• Coordinating and drafting directory and award submissions.
• Ensure credentials and marketing materials are kept up to date.
• Supporting the management of relevant MBD budgets, including reporting of ROI.
• Contributing and leading on best practice and being curious about the possible.
  
  

Skills And Experience Required

• Graduate calibre with demonstrable and/or professionally recognised business, BD, marketing or communications qualification (such as CIM, etc).
• Experience in marketing and business development is desirable, as is experience of working in a legal/finance/professional services/partnership environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong attention to detail.
• Confident and willing to take on additional responsibility as required.
• Highly organised with a professional, confident, collaborative and proactive approach to their role.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Understands the need and is able to manage expectations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Experience in managing and writing bids or similar sales writing is desirable.
  
  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.

Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Law Practice

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