A leading professional services organisation is looking for a motivated and capable individual with a background in marketing/business development to join their friendly and developing team. Job Outline • Utilise existing administrative and marketing skills to assist the Business Development Manager (BDM) with the implementation of business development plans for the various business units and areas • Assist with activities relating to tenders and capability documents • Work to a common objective to develop business opportunities from both the existing client base and identified prospects • Provide support to the lawyers and staff within the identified areas where necessary to improve their existing approaches to marketing activities Key Duties • Events management - co-ordinate the delivery of seminars, workshops and conference attendance across the above practice areas and focus groups. Some events may require overnight stays • Administrative - undertake necessary admin tasks such as printing, co-ordinating meetings, post-event follow-up and feedback analysis, producing information/delegate packs, assembling large bid documents, creating CVs and case study maintenance • Data management - maintain the relevant sections of the firm's CRM database (Interaction) and encourage its use across the Firm including conducting ad-hoc and formal training • Bids - assist the Bids Manager with the preparation and completion of tenders and pre-qualification questionnaires • Collateral - (a) maintain a full suite of materials produced in-house according to Firm-wide brand guidelines (b) work with an external design agency to produce materials for specific projects as required • Project/campaign management - plan and execute discrete campaigns • Website - maintain and manage relevant sections of the website; • Internal communications - prepare and distribute progress reports, minutes and action points. Assist with the production of internal newsletters and Intranet content • Market and competitor intelligence - keep up to date with key developments in selected areas and disseminate information to interested parties; • Assist in developing opportunities, e.g. cross-selling opportunities, identifying new targets, niche focus areas • PR and Communications - distribute press cuttings, ensure reception areas are stocked with appropriate material, update reception information systems as required • Social media - sourcing and updating content on various social media forums • Successfully managing on-going, day-to-day tasks such as database maintenance, mailings, website updates etc. whilst simultaneously taking responsibility for the management and the progression of projects • Successfully delivering the events programme and specific projects on time and to budget • Production of high-quality, accurate data and marketing materials; and • Ultimately, the delivery of the marketing plans (set over a 12 month period) leading to the achievement of targets set by those plans for the various sector groups, departments and practice areas Skills and experience required • Marketing (or sales) qualification e.g. CIM is desirable but not essential • Knowledge of marketing/business development practices • Experience of organising seminars/educational events essential • Very good IT skills, especially within Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint • Knowledge/experience of managing and maintaining CRM systems • Strong communication (and influencing) skills • Ability to build effective relationships with personnel at different levels • Time and project management skills • 2-3 years experience of marketing/BD (professional services an advantage but not essential) To apply or for further information please contact Zoe Ellis at Berry Recruitment Oxford