Bird & Bird

Marketing & Business Development Executive

Bird & Bird

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Düsseldorf • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Support the execution and implementation of MBD (Marketing & Business Development) plans.
  • Facilitate cross-selling opportunities with other relevant sector/practice/country teams, including client/industry research, reporting and advising on key insights.
  • Assist in producing high-quality, up-to-date marketing materials (e.g. brochures, flyers, social media posts, etc.).
  • Update content and promote the group's market-leading reports and guides, and support the creation of new reports as required.
  • Support event preparation (including Bird & Bird-led seminars/webinars and industry conferences), ensuring benefits are identified and documented (e.g. preparing targeted lists and assisting with follow-up actions).
  • Work with the BD Manager to identify hot topics and trends that support the business development strategy.
  • Monitor and report on new business contacts generated through marketing and business development activities.
  • Track experience across all groups — send regular requests to fee earners and report into Loopio (our proposal database).

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a professional services environment and established contacts with partners and key stakeholders would be advantageous.
  • Strong commercial awareness, including experience or interest in key legal and commercial issues in Energy, Aviation and Defence, and the impact of ESG across businesses.
  • Experience across the full spectrum of MBD activities, particularly marketing campaigns, pitching and events.
  • Strong writing and editing skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications including Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel; experience with platforms such as OnePlace/Salesforce is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to learn and curiosity about using AI tools to improve efficiency and workflows.
  • Understanding of the benefits and uses of social media.
Benefits
  • We promote a healthy work–life balance through remote working and flexible working hours.
  • You will have extensive training and development opportunities through our Bird & Bird Academy.
  • We support your commute to the office with a monthly travel allowance for your ticket.
  • Take advantage of the Urban Sports Club benefits, our bike leasing scheme and a range of corporate benefits.
  • We partner with a family support service that provides advice and assistance on parental leave, childcare and caring for dependents.
  • We live Bird & Bird! Benefit from an engaging network, attractive company events and national and international sports events.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
marketing campaignspitchingevent preparationwriting skillsediting skillscommercial awarenessESG impact understanding
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillscuriositywillingness to learn