Business Development Executive - IMC

Location: City of London, London
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialisation: BD, Marketing & Communications
Salary: £30000 - £37000 per annum
REF: CG4759_1493052203
An opportunity as a BD Executive is now open at a top ranking Law firm within their Infrastructure, Mining and Commodities team. You will support the Business Development Manager on key business development initiatives develop the reputation of the practice on a global basis.

The main responsibilities of the role will include:
- Assisting with the development and preparation of business plans, budget proposals and participation in wider business development programmes
- Working with the BD Manager and, where appropriate, the Strategic Bids team to prepare and produce bespoke bids, panel pitches and other client development presentations (formal and informal)
- Leading the pitch process on certain opportunities
- Assisting with client targeting, including conducting sector or organisation research
- Working on the planning and implementation of high-impact client events, including sourcing client entertainment options and managing bookings
- Co-ordinating contributions and input into business development systems including InterAction (CRM), Experience Management, bids and CV databases for supporting initiatives such as events, bids, key client and target programmes, experience statement compilation, league table and legal directory submissions

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has strong attention to detail, strong written and oral communication skills and the willingness to take on additional responsibility. The successful candidate will have sound working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel and have the ability to build trust amongst the fee earning team and wider stakeholder community.