The role can be based out of our Oxford, Reading or Southampton office. Prior legal or professional services experience isn’t essential, we are looking for someone who is looking to challenge themselves, think of new and improved ways we can do things, whilst working in a dynamic new team.
Work closely and effectively with colleagues in marketing and business development to help build Blake Morgan’s presence throughout the Wales, south coast, Thames Valley south central region.
You will report to and support an experienced Business Development Manager to craft and develop our proposition and products for businesses throughout the region, with some national reach.
Work alongside other Business Development Executives to push forward new ideas, implement better processes and be part of a team where every individual has a voice and can bring new ideas to the table.
Business Development support – undertaking research and providing company and industry/sector information in support of formal tenders and bids, supporting the collation and production of high quality materials including credentials documents, proposal documents and sector brochures.
Project/campaign management – planning and executing small campaigns e.g. gathering data, updating the CRM system, client and target research, coordinating the production and mailing of marketing materials and the necessary follow-up, including telephone calls and/or delivery of an event.
Events project management – working with the business development and marketing teams to ensure the smooth delivery of business and hospitality events including the coordination of the events process, supporting content and delivery of invitation mailings, preparing delegate materials and online surveys, and handling post-event follow up and administration.
Business Development administration – undertaking related administrative tasks including the co-ordination of meetings, digital filing, dealing with invoices, preparing and distributing progress and executive reports, minutes from meetings and monitoring/chasing lawyers in relation to action points.
Successful delivery of initiatives on time and to budget (the BD Manager will sign off) and to a high standard.
Production of high-quality, accurate data and marketing materials and supporting documentation.
Around two years’ experience of working in a Business Development/Marketing/Public Relations department – professional services experience is preferred but not essential.
Strong event and project management skills.
Excellent IT skills, especially within Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media.
Knowledge/experience of working with CRM systems will be an advantage.
Graduate or relevant career path, with further professional qualifications preferable.