Reed Business Support are currently supporting an Edinburgh based client of ours with an exciting new role. Our client are currently recruiting for a Business Development Executive to join their Marketing and Business Development team. Role- Business Development Executive Location- Edinburgh Salary- 26,000-29,000 Purpose of the role- To provide both strategic and practical BD support to the firm's Property and Infrastructure practice and the Government & Public sector. Supporting, as part of the wider BD team to respond to the varied requirements of the business and its clients. Undertake market, sector and client research and analysis to support key clients, events, tender responses, prospect identification and other BD activities. Assist the BD Manager with the delivery of activities required under BD plans (as required). Working together with lead partners to develop and implement market-specific BD strategies and plans for the relevant sectors, in line with the firm's strategic priorities. Assist partners and other lawyers to carry out the activities required to meet practice and sector group objectives, including assisting them to develop and maintain client networks and tracking BD activity. To assist in the mentoring and training to support the ongoing development of lawyers' BD knowledge and skills. Proactively seek to build relationships with lawyers and other colleagues as required to execute BD activities and plans. Assist BD Managers with the development of business development/marketing materials, including lawyer bios, credentials, practice/sector overviews and website content. Support the ongoing development and maintenance of databases of relevant information for BD purposes, such as credentials, quotes, marketing materials etc. Serve as a member of the wider Marketing and Business Development Team and proactively contribute to, and where appropriately lead or project manage, team initiatives and projects. Undertake any other reasonable assistance duties as requested. The role Candidate Profile Proactive and highly motivated self-starter. Educated to degree level. At least two years' experience in a BD or marketing role. Excellent competency and skills using MS office packages. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Understanding and experience of CRM systems. Excellent attention to detail. Are you looking to join a Nationally recognised organisation that offer fantastic benefits and a change to internally progress? Apply online today