Business Development Executive

 

 

We are currently seeking a Business Development Executive to their team and support on all Business Development activities including new business targeting, client relationship management, and campaigns within practices and sectors.

The successful candidates will be based in Belfast Hub Office, working on a project basis with all members of the BD, Bids and Events team. You will be reporting to the Head of Bids and Operations.

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with fee earners and the BD team in the execution of the BD strategy practice and sector on a project-by-project basis, assisting key initiatives:Go to market campaigns.

Cross selling programs

Using data to Identify and originate opportunities for service line’s introductions and ‘hot topic’ approaches within clients.

Manage and implement follow up post client/target alerts and events.

Pursuit project management & nominated account management tasks.

Manage, report on designated BD campaign and other key BD program progress and follow up.

Work with the Partners and Fee Earners in the production of BD presentations and marketing material.

Support the Partners and Fee Earners in implementing business development activities including planning, organisation, and project management of a wide range of client-focussed events, newsletters/other targeted client communication and digital sessions.

Manage effective follow-up activity.

Work with the CRM/Digital Marketing Team in the production of regular direct mail and e-mailings, utilising the Firm’s CRM system.

Keeping databases up-to-date and ensuring that all departments are given an opportunity to involve their clients in any activity.

Prepare documentation for business development meetings including agendas, emails, client relationship data, business development schedules and other documents

 

Essential Criteria;

Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in a Business Development function in a professional services environment.

Demonstrate business development experience gained from working in an environment related to this role.

Good desktop publishing skills, particularly PowerPoint and Word

Very good written skills, able to produce good quality first drafts.

Good data management skills and excel skills.

Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and stay calm under pressure.

Proactive and self-sufficient with the ability to take ownership and manage certain tasks with limited guidance.

Personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners/ key stakeholders (possibly eventually act as intermediaries)

A flexible and can-do approach, willing to provide varied support across various departments when required.

A team player who is analytical, tenacious, and self-motivated

Good attention to detail with the ability to multi-task

Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion.
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