Senior Business Development Executive

Location: London
Salary: £40,000 - £47,000
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 17/05/2023

An international accountancy network are seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to join their team based in London. The successful candidate will drive strategic business development and marketing initiatives for the Financial Services sector, including the go-to-market strategy, campaigns and events. You will also support with lead generation, pitches, and collaborating with PR teams.

The Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate with the FS Manager to achieve sector growth plans, focusing on ROI.
  • Managing the delivery of events and thought leadership campaigns.
  • Design marketing metrics and formulas to track campaign success and ROI using CMS and insights.
  • Maintain high-quality sector credentials, bid materials, and marketing assets.
  • Promote the use of digital marketing channels and incorporating them into campaign management.
  • Utilise the CRM system to manage the Financial Services pipeline and track opportunities.
  • Monitor lead generation opportunities and engaging in the client care programme.
  • Provide ad-hoc pitch support, working with the firm’s central bids team to improve on bid performance.
  • Work with the PR team and external agencies to develop media relationships and prepare content for press releases.

The Candidate:

  • Previous experience working in a similar role, within a legal / professional services environment.
  • Strong marketing / business development skills, commercial in approach.
  • Excellent project management skills, and able to prioritise / delegate workloads.
  • Professional qualification / commitment towards ongoing learning.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered.  We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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