Business Development Executive – Edinburgh

Blue Legal; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international law firm is seeking a Business Development Executive in Edinburgh. This role involves supporting BD initiatives, managing proposals, and digital marketing activities. The ideal candidate should have experience in a legal or professional services firm and hold a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal or professional services firm required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing sector-specific business plans.
• Lead planning and execution of strategic campaigns.
• Collaborate with the BD team for CRM queries and client mailings.

Skills

Business Development

Marketing

Digital Marketing

Social Media Management

CRM

Education

Relevant Business or Marketing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social Media Platforms

Job description

Home Business Development Executive – Edinburgh

Business Development Executive – Edinburgh

Blue Legal has partnered with a growing international law firm, seeking a skilled Business Development Executive to support their international go-to-market strategy and sector teams. The role involves working closely with the Business Development Manager to deliver BD initiatives, bid/proposals, digital marketing, and social media management.

Responsibilities:

• Assist BD Managers in developing, implementing, and reviewing sector-specific business plans, supporting partner leads and their teams in BD activities.
• Lead and support planning and execution of large strategic campaigns and BD targeting activities, collaborating with team members for successful delivery.
• Create and update credentials, case studies, and testimonials; work with the design team to prepare client presentations and materials aligned with the firm’s branding.
• Support BDMs in achieving sector targets and identifying cross-selling opportunities within the client base.
• Manage and monitor BD activities, providing regular feedback on ROI.
• Assist the Bids team with major panel tenders, including drafting bids and leading bid opportunities.
• Collaborate with the BD team to support sectors with CRM queries, client mailings, and event management.
• Maintain content on various platforms, including the website, intranet, and social channels like LinkedIn and Twitter.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working within a legal or professional services firm.
• Relevant Business or Marketing degree or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Ability to work across teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Please note: Only candidates with experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or relevant high-profile agency will be considered. Applications outside these sectors will not be accepted.

Blue Legal provides employment agency services for permanent roles and employment business services for temporary roles.

The Recruitment Process – How to get it right!

Effective recruitment can vary greatly depending on your process. Knowing how to optimize your approach is essential.

London

0207 118 3003

New York