Business Development Assistant (Grad Progression Opp)

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Business Development Assistant for a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries.

By joining this exciting global team, you will be supported by colleagues from around the world. This proves to be a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or professional who wants to progress their career and widen their knowledge in a Global organisation that places immense value on their staff.

This role will initially completely Working from Home, with views to move to Hybrid working once the guidance has been lifted.

This is a Monday - Friday (Permanent) position.

Salary
£20,000 - £22,000 p/a (Negotiable based off Experience) + Fantastic benefits from Global Firm & Progression Opportunities

Key Tasks
This role involves providing day-to-day support on a variety of marketing and business development projects: winning new business (helping to produce effective client-facing documents), growing key client and sectoral relationships, and raising the profile of the practice and its partners.

• (Assist in) collating information for, and delivering, first drafts of credentials statements, proposals; brochures, placemats and contact cards; client presentations etc.
• (Assist in) collating information for, and delivering first drafts of, client relationship documentation and reports including key account management (information) reports
• Assisting with research requests for client BD and pitch meetings, conferences and marketing trips, and business planning exercises
• Assisting with internal and external events, including preparing mailing lists, invitations and supporting materials, and assisting with event logistics
• Managing website content, including liaising with the Digital team to upload publications and news items, and assisting in organising related social media posts
• Supporting the BD Manager and other BD team members, and the Practice Manager, with BD and marketing initiatives and other inputs as required

The Ideal Person:

This is an excellent opportunity to develop marketing and BD experience within the legal environment. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and possess the following attributes and skills:

Essential

• Graduate, with an interest in further professional qualifications (CIM or business qualification)

• Previous experience working within an office, preferably in the professional services environment

• Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills

Desirable

• Strong research skills would be advantageous

• Personal attributes and skills - sharp mind, eye for detail, ability to manage priorities and to seek assistance where necessary

For further information on this vacancy, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.

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