Senior Business Development Coordinator
Position Overview
Responsible for working closely with the Business Development team to deliver marketing and business development initiatives across multiple international offices and a range of practice areas. The role also supports firm-wide marketing activity and takes ownership of projects from planning through to execution.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Marketing
- Support Business Development Directors, Managers, Practice Group Leaders and Marketing teams in delivering a variety of business development and marketing initiatives.
- Coordinate client-facing events, seminars and educational programmes, working closely with lawyers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
- Prepare and contribute to client pitches, proposals and formal tender responses (RFPs).
- Conduct research into prospective clients, industries, markets and competitors using internal and external research tools.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing insights to support strategic business development decisions.
- Maintain and update practice area marketing materials, including rankings, experience statements, matter descriptions and other collateral.
- Coordinate sponsorship opportunities and manage associated logistics and administration.
- Draft, edit and maintain professional biographies and profile content.
- Prepare and distribute internal and external communications, including marketing updates and client communications.
Additional Responsibilities
- Contribute to wider firm-wide business development and marketing initiatives.
- Support additional projects and responsibilities as required.
Experience & Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification preferred.
Experience
- A minimum of four years' experience in business development or marketing within a professional services environment.
Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Strong written communication and proofreading abilities.
- Experience producing high-quality proposals, pitches and marketing collateral.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and online research tools.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and highly organised.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Professional and self-motivated with excellent project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across senior stakeholders.
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
Working Environment
- Office-based role operating in a fast-paced professional services environment.
- Regularly works to tight deadlines and manages competing priorities.
- Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required to meet business needs.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
