Business Development Assistant

mourant • Guernsey, WY

7d

About The Position

Ready for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious Business Development & Marketing team, on a fixed term basis. You'll demonstrate effective organisation and communication skills, coupled with commercial awareness and a willingness to embrace change. In return, we can offer you the opportunity to broaden your business development & events skills through hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of business development / marketing activities and events
• Enthusiasm and proactivity
• Project management skills: ability to manage and prioritise tasks, time, budgets and people in order to meet deadlines
• Proficient in the main Microsoft applications
• Proven ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of colleagues and key stakeholders across the business
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of business development and marketing plans
• Assist in the delivery of legal directory submissions
• Assist in the delivery of external events that support our Guernsey BD and marketing initiatives
• Organise operational and logistical aspects of these events, working closely with the BD and marketing team.
• Support lawyers on preparation for business development trips and execution of post-trip follow-up activities
• Use our CRM system to capture, process and report on client, intermediary and BD data
• Support with the delivery of business development initiatives including pitching
• Collaborate with colleagues in the wider local and global Marketing department to coordinate BD activities and communications in support of campaigns and objectives
• Endeavour towards developing an excellent working understanding of the practices, local jurisdiction and markets, key messages and trends, including attending lawyer product training where appropriate
• Perform any other ad hoc duties or projects as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed