THE ROLE

We have a newly created role for a Sector Marketing & Business Development (BD) Manager to work with the Senior Managers to deliver marketing support on the firm wide Sectors across the International business. You will be providing added-value support across the full marketing mix, including profile raising through targeted communications campaigns and business development through the strategic management of pitches, client development and targeting programmes.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure sales messages for assigned sector groups are developed and understood by the Sector and the BD population at large

• Manage the delivery of a range of communications activity (external and internal) in support of the Sector plan, working closely with the firm's communications team

• Support the delivery of credentials “know-how” capability statements and client endorsements for your assigned sector groups

• To deliver new business support to the Sector, supporting them in the delivering of their business plans and ensuring the firm delivers to a common CRM approach

• Drive forward sector campaigns, ensuring the successful delivery and monitoring of ROI

• Work in collaboration with Sector leads and Group leads to ensure we capitalise on firm wide programmes and go-to-market strategies

• The job holder will be expected to support anyone of the sectors but overtime may focus on particular sector(s). The job holder may also be asked to fulfil additional duties from time to time

• Identify information requirements and successfully project manage sector programmes/campaigns/projects

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Degree/CIM Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (desirable

• Knowledge of Marketing/BD processes - a sound understanding of new business processes, CRM as a concept and the emerging technologies needed to help us win and retain clients legal work

• Knowledge of industry marketing in a matrix business helpful but not mandatory

• Sales techniques and coaching skills

• A professional approach, score highly in terms of commitment and internal client care

• Excellent communication and project management skills. You will be expected to have strong probing, consultative listening skills coupled with the ability to negotiate and persuade legal and client personnel

• Excellent understanding of sector and client marketing and commercially minded

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy

• A proven ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information

• Experience in dealing with a demanding workload and conflicting priorities

• Be able to multi-task and work to deadlines, be methodical and logical, as well as thrive in a robust and fast-paced environment

• Ability to see delegated tasks through to completion at a high standard

• Ability to stay calm and composed in often demanding situations

• Display a consistently positive attitude and adopt a 'can do' approach as well as being able to work well on own initiative and also as part of a wider team; collaborative working style

THE FIRM

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world.

We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

At DLA Piper we are firmly committed to diversity and inclusion. For us, diversity isn't just about visible differences, it's the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences and perspectives that makes each of us an individual and we know it's crucial to have a culture and environment where those differences are genuinely valued.

We offer exceptional career opportunities to our lawyers, aspiring graduates, and business services professionals in a truly challenging and rewarding environment.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper we are firmly committed to diversity and inclusion. For us, diversity isn't just about visible differences, it's the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences and perspectives that makes each of us an individual and we know it's crucial to have a culture and environment where those differences are genuinely valued. Read more about our D&I initiatives.

AGILE WORKING

We are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support agile working arrangements. We recognise that our people have responsibilities and interests outside the firm and that they may need flexibility to integrate their work life and personal life.   

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING  

Please note that, in the event that we make an offer of employment to you and where local legislation permits, we may conduct pre-employment screening that can include checks relating to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers.