Marketing Business Development Manager

Job description / Role

The Marketing & Business Development (MBD) team is the operational and strategic center for the region, assisting Partners and senior lawyers in attracting and retaining profitable client relationships, managing the firm's market profile, and fostering a sense of community to build strong and cohesive client teams.

• This team in the Middle East is part of a larger international MBD team with a presence across Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific, supported by core teams in the UK and Australia.
• This role, based in Riyadh, will play a critical role in supporting a broad range of activities aimed at enhancing the firm's profile with clients, increasing market presence, and driving profitable business growth.

• Saudi National or Bilingual Arabic/English candidate with a transferrable Iqama (for candidates based locally in Riyadh)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a professional services environment within the region.
• High-level written and oral communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and persuade senior legal and client personnel.
• A proactive and collaborative attitude, capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Deep knowledge of marketing and business development processes in professional services, including new business processes, digital marketing, CRM, and emerging technologies.
• A professional approach with high levels of commitment and internal client care.
• Demonstrated experience in demanding, partner-led international environments, with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong IT and marketing systems literacy, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Outlook; experience with InterAction/CRM and design software is advantageous.
• Sales techniques and coaching skills.
• Experience in managing stakeholder engagement across different jurisdictions, understanding specific requirements for RfPs, and tailoring value propositions to client objectives.
• Ability to identify with the firm’s objectives and values and contribute positively to its culture.

About the Company

Barratt Galvin is an Australian based business providing recruitment solutions from a global perspective. Drawing on our networks throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK we are able to utilise our extensive experience recruiting locally within each region as well as facilitating international moves when the need arises.

Our experience spans small boutiques right through to mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. We recruit across a broad range of roles including:

Lawyer Paralegal Legal Secretary EA/PA HR Administration/Office Support

Please note, applicants are advised only to apply to Barratt Galvins job opportunities through the GulfTalent portal. All direct applications will be deleted.