Business Development Executive

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Business Development Executive Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR101324

The role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join our Marketing & Business Development team here at Simmons & Simmons.

The Business Development Executive will provide support on day-to-day and strategic marketing and business development activity for the global FI sector, such as business planning and tracking, budgeting, pitches, client targeting, digital marketing and events.

This will involve gaining an understanding of the sector to assist with the achievement of the team's business plans and to support various firm-wide initiatives.

We aim to provide you with opportunities to develop your career across the business development function, encouraging close co-operation and team-working alongside other central Marketing and Business Development ('M&BD') functions such as the key client programme team and the M&BD Hub, both in London and internationally.

What will you do:

1. Reporting: Preparing regular sector management reports. Assisting the sector lead in preparing updates for various senior stakeholders and others in the business on key trends and opportunities - contributing to brainstorming discussions on how we can develop the opportunities highlighted.

2. Business planning and budget management: Working with the Senior Exec to report monthly on the marketing spend against budget, analysing investment against return. Ensuring correct budget sign-off procedures are followed for unplanned activities.

3. Website and intranet updates: Ensuring all website and intranet content for the FI sector and team updates are kept up-to-date and establishes a process whereby this happens.

4. Clients: Developing a broad understanding of the sector's client base and their role in the key client programme.

5. Supporting the distribution of client communications (including sending V-Mail invitations) and ensuring best practice is followed.

6. Providing support to the FI team on key elements of the firm's key client programme including internal client reports, meeting notes, tracking of actions and access to FI client plans.

7. Client relationship management: Assisting the FI Sector Lead to manage and develop any key client programme clients for which they are responsible.

8. Events: Working closely with the FI Sector Lead and the Events team to plan, execute and follow up on internal and external events. Attending and engaging with clients at events such as seminars, workshops and training, where appropriate.

What we are looking for:

1. Strong written and oral communication skills.

2. Strong Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.

3. Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a distinct advantage.

4. Professional marketing qualification is desirable.

5. Marketing/sales experience is a distinct advantage.

6. Builds trust amongst fee earning team and wider stakeholder community.

7. Understands the need to, and has the ability to, manage expectations.

8. Strong organisational skills.

9. Excellent attention to detail.

10. Understands when to act and when to ask.

11. Possesses a high degree of poise and professionalism.

12. Adopts a flexible and versatile approach to work and enjoys working with a team with different needs, styles and requirements.

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone's voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You'll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Some key information:

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.

• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).

• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.

• We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.

• We are proud to rank as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.

• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.

• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.

• All UK offices have their own artwork collections - including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.

• We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our Business Plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.

Equal opportunities:

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

• Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.

• Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.

• Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.

• We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

If you're interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team. To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our career page for more details.

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