Business Development Executive (Events & Projects)

Job Description

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Business Development Executive (Events & Projects) for a leading global law firm.

This proves to be a fantastic opportunity for a professional who wants to progress their career and widen their knowledge in a Global organisation that places immense value on their staff. This firm has a fantastic reputation for progressing people within the organisation.

This role is Hybrid Working (3 Days in Belfast City Centre (State of the Art Office) + 2 days Working From Home)

This is a Monday - Friday position. Permanent position.

Salary
Negotiable with Serious Progression Opportunities available + Global Benefits Package

Responsibilities

This role will include:

  • Event Leadership: Play a key role in our presence at the International Bar Association annual conference and help orchestrate GEMCon, our flagship London event that draws over 250 global attendees.

  • Data Management: Maintain our internal systems to keep us ahead of the curve and spot trends in data to help our commercial goals.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Organise meetings with top-tier stakeholders, ensuring our relationships are as strong as our reputation.

  • Profile Elevation: Coordinate pitches, directory submissions, and other initiatives that raise our profile and showcase our expertise in these markets and specifically within the Africa Group.

  • Preparation and Strategy: Equip our partners with the materials they need to build and strengthen relationships with senior stakeholders.


You will be function within a diverse and talented team that spans the globe, including a Director in Dubai, a Senior Manager in London, an Operations Manager in Frankfurt, and a fellow specialist in Belfast. Daily interactions with colleagues from over 30 offices worldwide will help you better understand the world's economies and legal markets.

The Ideal Person

    • Experience: You've thrived in a team for 2-5 years, juggling major projects and high-profile events. Your track record shows a keen eye for detail and a knack for improving processes.

    • Multitasking: You're adept at managing diverse workstreams and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders on tight deadlines.

    • Your Impact: You've taken ownership of a legacy process and offered an alternative viewpoint to make the process easier on your stakeholders.

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 via Vanrath in the strictest confidence. Thanks.

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