Executive, Marketing & Business Development

DENTONS RODYK & DAVIDSON LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in Singapore is seeking a Marketing and Business Development Specialist to coordinate business proposals and client research. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, strong English skills, and at least two years of relevant experience. Fresh graduates are welcome. Experience in law firms or professional services is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of marketing and/or business development experience.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Working knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) and databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of client RFPs, presentations, proposals, and pitches.
• Draft and edit practice materials including brochures and lawyer biographies.
• Conduct research on current and prospective clients and industry trends.
• Manage the Firm’s CRM database and assist with events.

Skills

Verbal and written English skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Attention to detail

Proactive team player

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager in Singapore and working in collaboration with global client & markets, brand and communications teams, the candidate is expected to do the following:

• Coordinates the preparation of client RFPs, presentations, proposals and pitches.
• Drafts and edits practice and sector materials including brochures, lawyer biographies and client presentations in support of the Firm’s business development opportunities.
• Collects and tracks representative experience and facilitates maintenance of the Firm’s experience database.
• Maintains library of materials for pitches, proposals and RFP responses.
• Conducts research on current and prospective clients and industry trends.
• Prepares submissions and interviews for various industry publications, e.g. Chambers Asia Pacific, IFLR1000 and Legal 500 Asia Pacific.
• Collates and maintains a database of the Firm’s credentials, i.e., awards, rankings, accolades.
• Works with practice leaders to support and coordinate business development initiatives, e.g., client events and meetings.
• Assists with events and webinars – internal and external
• Managing the Firm’s CRM database
• Works on special projects as requested by department management and lawyers.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Minimum two years marketing and/or business development experience
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Law firm or professional services experience
• Working knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) and other database e.g. Nexl
• Familiarity with ranking submissions, i.e. Chambers Asia Pacific, league tables, etc
• Experience in working with senior stakeholders/C-suite executives

Other Skills and Abilities

• Meticulous with attention to detail
• Resourceful, independent and able to work well under pressure
• Time Management
• Motivated and driven
• Excellent communicator
• Proactive team player
• Ability to accept responsibilities and demonstrate initiative