Business Development Coordinator

B&Amp;M Global Services Manila; Xico; Presencial; MXN 30,000 - 45,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global services firm based in Veracruz, Mexico, is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to assist in implementing business development strategies aimed at maximizing client retention and growth. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and strong experience in business development, marketing, or relevant fields. Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish are crucial. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities and maintaining marketing collateral.

Formación

• A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong experience in business development, marketing, or another relevant field, preferably in a legal or other professional services environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with the implementation of the Business Development strategy to maximize client retention and growth.
• Work with all members of the Business Development team to identify new business opportunities.
• Conduct client research and maintain marketing collateral.

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills in English and Spanish

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Descripción del empleo

Business Development Coordinator – B&M Global Services Manila
The Business Development Coordinator will assist with the implementation of the Business Development strategy to maximize client retention and growth.

The role-holder will work closely with the Partners and Business Development team, overseeing the maintenance of business development and marketing collateral for the Group and Office, monitoring progress against planned priorities, supporting client teams, preparing submissions for awards and directories, elevating the Firm's profile, preparing pitches and RFPs, supporting webinars and thought leadership sessions, and executing client events.

Responsibilities

• Business Development Support
  Work with all members of the Business Development team and Office Client Development team to identify new business opportunities with new and existing clients.

• Proposals
  Assist with the development of proposals, including collecting relevant content such as practice area descriptions, representative matters, and client / matter information; help to quality‑assure and produce the final product.

• Client Relationship Research
  Conduct client research, including research on Firm‑specific information such as billings, matters, and relevant timekeepers; liaise and exchange information with other practice groups targeting the same clients.

• Business Development and Marketing Collateral
  Develop and maintain digital and hard copy marketing collateral; collect client / matter information for all practice sub‑groups, update practice group and office information, relevant capability statements, rankings and awards, CVs, bios, and any other relevant materials, including those appearing on the Firm's external website.

• Business Planning
  Assist with the preparation of materials and conduct research to facilitate business planning; track progress against the practice group and office business plan, and in consultation with the head of the group and senior BD members, proactively notify and follow up with accountable partners as needed.

• Directories
  Assist in reviewing submissions prepared by the directories team and track all rankings and awards; collaborate with key members of the Global Business Development Group.

• Brand Management
  Ensure the Firm's brand is maintained; coordinate with the Firm's web support team to ensure website content is up‑to‑date and relevant.

• Firm Positioning and Events
  Maintain relevant mailing lists; work with the local office resource(s) to execute the Group's client seminars, conferences, webinars, internal meetings, sponsorships / partnerships with outside organizations, and all other events in which the Firm and Group representation and participation are necessary.

• Budget Management
  Work with the Business Development lead and other senior leaders to develop business cases for budget requests based on business planning, and be aware of the budget available from both Regional and Global sources; monitor business development expenditures, develop and obtain necessary approval on all business development expenses from practice group managers.

• Practice Group Administration
  Maintain the Group's email distribution lists and calendar; update Group intranet site with relevant material; support matter database collection and uploads.

Skills & Experience

• A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong experience in business development, marketing, or another relevant field, preferably in a legal or other professional services environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Self‑motivated and independent, able to work with minimum supervision.
• Well‑developed and sophisticated organization, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to relate to and gain the confidence of people at all levels within an organization, as well as an ability to build strong relationships and work in a collaborative environment.
• Organized, detail‑oriented individual with strong project management skills, able to work on multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, or similar.
• A high level of discretion, diplomacy, and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
• Energy and persistence, and a good understanding of the importance of delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external clients.
• Familiar with the internet and web‑based platforms.
• Experience in working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing requests, ideally in the professional services industry.

Reports to: Business Development, Marketing and Communications Manager

Position type: In Market

Development framework: Business Support

About Us

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave.

With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world‑class career development to everyone in every job at every level.

Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Additional Information

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all.

Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices.

We encourage the best people – regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age – to fulfill their professional aspirations with us.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.