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Business Development & Marketing Manager
About this role
The role Clifford Chance has an ambitious global strategy which puts clients at the very heart of everything the firm does. The Business Development ("BD") function is pivotal in making the firm's strategy a reality. BD teams collaborate strategically with partners, lawyers and other business professional functions to drive sustainable growth. The BD function supports conversion of key client and market opportunities through the development and delivery of targeted business development and marketing plans.
This role is part of a global BD product team supporting the Project Development and Finance Group. This is a hands-on and proactive role where you will work alongside and collaborate with other BD team members and act as a key point of contact for relevant product stakeholders within the firm to provide support on the execution of wider BD strategy. This role presents an excellent opportunity to explore client and market business development in a professional services environment, working closely with multiple stakeholders, to deliver tangible results as part of a global BD team.
Purpose of Role You will work directly to support key stakeholders on their client and market business development initiatives and support the implementation of BD strategy. This role collaborates closely with the fee-earning population in region and globally to support identification, pursuit and winning of revenue generating opportunities. It connects partners and lawyers to the full spectrum of BD services and expertise available across the global function.
This role works alongside counterparts in region, and in other product groups, as well as being a key member of the BD community globally. Strategy and implementation Support the implementation of BD and marketing plans, ensuring alignment with firmwide strategy. Track progress against plans to achieve over-arching goals, focusing on ROI on a periodic basis. Support research initiatives on regional product and market trends, clients, prospects, and competitors to inform strategic marketing decisions.
Manage the quality of output, ensuring partner expectations are being met. Revenue generation Support the product group in implementing its BD plan. Work with relevant stakeholders to develop/shape BD product offerings and initiatives. Promote BD offerings and initiatives within the product group and the firm more widely. Proactively spot market trends and opportunities for the product group across the region and globally.