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Job description / Role
Business Development Manager - Abu Dhabi
An established, international law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Middle East team. The purpose of the role is to plan and lead incisive and value-added business development initiatives in line with the strategy, ensure key objectives in the business plans are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise high quality proposals/pitch/presentation documents to partners and lawyers (fee-earners) across various sectors and practice areas
* Undertake special projects for business development activities
* Work alongside partners, senior associates and others to develop and execute integrated Business Development campaigns and tactics.
* Support partners and fee-earners on creation of marketing communications e.g. brochures, credential statements, digital etc.
* Lead and supervise event coordination and follow-up activities to identify new clients and opportunities with partners and fee-earners
* Develop own sector and practice-specific knowledge - suggest opportunities for external marketing collateral and activities
* Support partners and fee-earners on client relationship management initiatives
Requirements
* Graduate calibre (preferably marketing and communications discipline)
* Minimum 5 years' experience marketing and organisational experience within the following industry sectors; legal, professional services, management consultancy, engineering, and accounting.
* Builds trust amongst fee earning team and wider stakeholder community.
* Strong communication skills and high attention to detail.
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.