Marketing & Business Development Executive – Edinburgh

Blue Legal; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Executive in Edinburgh. This pivotal role involves collaborating with the BD Manager to deliver strategies that enhance client development activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in legal or professional services and be skilled in managing high-profile events and communications.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal or professional services.
• Proficient in coordinating high-profile events.
• Strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of international marketing plans.
• Coordinate end-to-end events including planning and reporting.
• Develop internal and external communication materials.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Event management

Digital content creation

Social media

Tools

InterAction/CRM systems

Job description

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Marketing & Business Development Executive – Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity with one of Blue Legal’s key global clients has come up for a Marketing & Business Development Executive to join their team based in Edinburgh. This role will support the Marketing & Business Development Manager with the delivery of international MBD plans. This is a pivotal role working directly with partners to support client development activities and achieve the firm’s wider market strategy. Experience within legal or wider professional services is desired.

The Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the regional BD Manager to implement each aspect of the marketing plan, in line with UK Clients and Sectors priorities.
• Provide support to deliver initiatives relating to sector marketing plans.
• Coordinate the end-to-end events process, including planning, delivery, and analysis/ROI reporting.
• Develop internal and external communications, including digital content, social media, press releases, and other marketing collateral.
• Support location-specific pitches and produce materials needed for client business development meetings.
• Coordinate sponsorship campaigns from end-to-end, including communication, social media, and on-ground delivery to ensure value is returned.
• Support other BD activities, such as client listening, sector-specific targeting, and new business generation.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience working within a legal / professional services environment.
• Strong commercial awareness in approach and delivery.
• Experience in supporting the delivery of high-profile events, from large-scale conferences to private dinners.
• Experience using InterAction/CRM systems would be ideal.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or a high-profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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