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Ref: GP186-5100
Job description / Role
Charterhouse is working with a leading global law firm who is looking to hire a senior Business Development and Marketing Manager to join their team in Dubai. Our client is regularly ranked among the top firms in the Middle East and worldwide for a number of practice areas and their Partners are consistently ranked as leaders in their field by the main directories. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional within the specialism to work for a highly reputable and multinational firm.
The role will report into the Head of Clients and to Partner level. You will lead all the marketing and business development activity within the team for the region, strategizing and executing all projects with proven experience to offer the role. You will be closely involved with a number of departments within the practice to ensure efficacy and a full spectrum of business development activities to support the varying needs of the firm.
You will support the team in strategizing and implementing pitches and proposals to an exceptionally professional level. You will also be heavily involved in developing a sophisticated programme of marketing and BD outputs in-order to inspire and attract both existing and target clients to the firm. You will manage daily requests to effectively market the firm’s services in addition to identifying cross-selling opportunities and more long-term projects to further the aims and vision of the firm.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be Degree educated and will ideally hold a relevant post-graduate qualification. You will have clear and established experience of managing business development and marketing projects within the legal sector.
You will possess clear credentials of managing a high volume of client accounts, commercial negotiations and proposition building. The successful candidate will also possess an ability to build rapport with Partners, Associates and all internal stakeholders at a variety of seniorities. This would be a fantastic opportunity for a proven Business Development and Marketing Manager to transition to leading a team and department strategy in its entirety within their field of expertise.
About the Company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.