Business Development Executive (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Trowers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme (GPP)

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins is seeking a Business Development Executive on a 12-month fixed term contract in Birmingham. You will support marketing initiatives, drive client relationships and contribute to growth across real estate and banking & finance teams.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in marketing/BD within professional services, strong communication skills, and a proactive, organised approach to balancing multiple priorities. Some events outside office hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in marketing or business development within a professional services or B2B environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive team player with enthusiasm and drive for business development.
• Flexible to support events outside normal office hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of business development and marketing plans across key practice areas.
• Coordinate campaigns, events, seminars and client-facing initiatives.
• Produce and manage marketing content, legal updates and directory submissions.
• Work closely with partners, fee earners and colleagues across the marketing team.
• Assist with client development activities and wider strategic projects.

Skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Communication

Team player

Events coordination

Job description

Business Development Executive (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Department: Marketing and Business Development

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Birmingham

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing & Business Development department on a 12-month fixed term contract. As a Business Development Executive you'll be supporting our Real Estate and Banking & Finance teams to deliver impactful marketing initiatives, strengthen client relationships and drive business growth.

The Role

You'll play a key role in delivering business development and marketing activity that supports the growth ambitions of our practice groups.

• Support the delivery of business development and marketing plans across key practice areas.
• Coordinate campaigns, events, seminars and client-facing initiatives.
• Produce and manage marketing content, legal updates and directory submissions.
• Work closely with partners, fee earners and colleagues across the marketing team.
• Assist with client development activities and wider strategic projects.

The Candidate

We're looking for an organised and enthusiastic business development professional who enjoys building relationships and delivering high-quality work.

• At least three years' experience in a marketing or business development role within a professional services or B2B environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive team player with enthusiasm, drive and a genuine interest in business development.
• Flexible to support events and activities outside normal office hours when required.

Benefits

• Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva.
• We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.