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Job description / Role
Business Development Manager - Dubai
A start up law firm with an international presence is seeking a Business Development Manager to join the growing Dubai team. Reporting to the Head of Business Development for Asia, Middle East and USA, this individual will be fully responsible for the Dubai office lawyers to deliver all BD and Marketing needs in promoting the firms services to existing and potential clients.
The role is very much an account management one and will require a self-motivated person who is capable of supporting, enthusing and coordinating the lawyers in the management of existing client relationships and the development of new business opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Drafting and implementing business and marketing plans.
* Identifying campaigns to grow new and existing business.
* Working on pitches and credentials statements, covering the entire process including document preparation, presentation rehearsals and post pitch feedback.
* Preparing partners ahead of client/prospect meetings.
* Managing directory submissions, league tables and awards.
* Devising and coordinating events (in conjunction with the events team) and conference attendance to develop/maintain market positions matched to the business strategy and generate leads for the Partners/practice.
* Managing marketing information requirements ensuring credentials and other relevant information are up to date and readily accessible in central databases.
* Drafting and updating marketing materials, including web content and other collateral.
* Raising the profile of the firm via various communication channels including social media and the website.
* Championing the use of our CRM system ensuring all relevant information is in the system.
* Involvement in account management as it develops across the firm including client feedback.
* Taking part in firm projects as appropriate.
Requirements
* Minimum three years business development and marketing experience within the legal, professional services or oil and gas industry.
* The successful candidate will be exceptionally bright and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* This individual must possess exceptional client interaction skills at all levels.
* Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills with a strong attention to detail.
* Previous experience leading specific projects and taking them through to completion
SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
About the Company
Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.