The Business Development Executive will support the Global Business Development Leadership team at Clyde & Co, a forward-thinking international law firm. In this hybrid role based in London or Manchester, you'll collaborate with marketing, communications, and client development experts to execute strategies that grow client relationships and enhance the firm's global profile.
What You'll Do
- Work with the wider BD team to provide support on pitches including understanding RFPs and ensuring final draft meets the requirements
- Source standard content as it relates to the brief such as company information, CVs and capability statements suitably tailored to the client/sector
- Prepare briefs for formatting documentation to RFP requirements
- Assist with pitch presentations
- Update procurement portals with standard company information
- Liaise with stakeholders for input
- Manage event lists and coordinate the invitation lists
- Coordinate production of Event collateral including invitations, presentation content and marketing materials
- Liaise with key vendors to arrange necessary logistics
- Project manage the delivery of client webinars
- Attend in person events and provide ‘on site’ management
- Report and provide analysis of the ROI of online and in person events
- Support the BD & Marketing team with the creation of client mailings for campaigns and initiatives and managing distribution
- Manage the production of brochures and key marketing materials
- Produce reports on CRM activities to support and measure BD & Marketing campaigns and initiatives
- Use analytics to monitor performance of activity and report appropriately ensuring maximum ROI is achieved
- Create and maintain content on the firm’s website
- Assist with the production of podcasts
- Act as an ambassador for brand and process best practice with opportunities to take on champion role in specialist areas
- Contribute to the legal directory process, including collation of content, managing submissions, interviews, and reporting back to the business
- Assist with client relationship management programmes, including collation and analysis of client feedback
- Provide ad hoc support to revenue generating initiatives such as client and market research
- Assist with the production of data/financial reports
What We're Looking For
- Educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience
- At least one year’s experience in business development and marketing within a professional services organisation
- Be an effective team-player and have good interpersonal skills
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and projects
- Manage expectations of stakeholders
- Meet tight deadlines
- Possess excellent IT skills with knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet research tools
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of common legal CRM and marketing systems for client mailings and webinars
Technical Stack
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Internet research tools
- CRM systems
- Marketing systems
- Webinar platforms
Team & Environment
Part of the Global Business Development Leadership team, aligned with regional boards (Asia Pacific, Middle East Africa, North America, UK, Europe), led by regional heads of Business Development. You’ll be working within a global team across multiple regions and reporting to the Regional Head of Business Development.
Benefits & Compensation
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Training in core business development & marketing disciplines
- Exposure to the firm’s core sectors
- Opportunities to develop understanding of the firm’s core sectors for future career progression
- Opportunities to take on champion role in specialist areas
- Work in a diverse and inclusive workforce
- Pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships
- Commitment to minimising environmental impact including SBTi Net-Zero standard and ambitious emissions reduction targets
Work Mode
Hybrid working model with presence in London or Manchester. 2 days in the office, 3 days remote.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
