Ref: QP524-03

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

BD Manager - Dubai

We are currently working on a great opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join the Dubai office of a leading international firm. This is a newly created role reporting into the Head of Business Development and working closely with members of the global business development team. You will work across all practice and sector groups in a very Partner facing role.

This is a very account management focused role and a key focus will be on the management of existing client relationships and the development of new business opportunities. You will be responsible for drafting and implementing business and marketing plans, working on pitches and credentials statements and identifying and maximising opportunities within the market. You will also be responsible for helping Partners prepare ahead of key client meetings, will manage all directory submissions and will also be responsible for raising the profile of the Partners and practice groups through relevant social media.

Requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a role where they can make a tangible difference. This role would either suit a fee-earner who has an interest in business development or a business development professional from a professional services background. You will need to be experienced in driving initiatives forward and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You will need to be comfortable communicating at all levels across the firm and be able to take responsibility for leading on key projects. Full relocation and sponsorship will be offered for those candidates looking to relocate.

About the Company

At Totum, we are committed to the very specific group of individuals who provide the fundamental skills enabling law firms to move forward faster as successful commercial organisations in the global legal marketplace. By introducing the best talent from traditional management sectors to the important new roles emerging in the highly specialised area of law firm management, we are helping our clients and our candidates discover significant new opportunity and expertise.

Individuals in law firm management roles make up a significant proportion of all law firms. The leadership, business support and strategic management they provide is critical to a law firm’s development. We recognise the exceptional combination of expertise these individuals bring, and we are passionate about the difference we have seen by the right expertise, in the right role, in the right firm. As a team, we champion these law firm management professionals as drivers during this period of industry change.

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