DLA Piper

Marketing & Business Development Manager

DLA Piper

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: South Africa

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About the role

  • Support and drive the strategic priorities for Africa with a focus on client and sector strategy
  • Developing and leading effective Africa client development and targeting initiatives
  • Providing MBD leadership and support to the Africa Financial Services sector
  • Supporting partners to win new Africa-related opportunities
  • Developing and implementing initiatives to strengthen the firm’s brand in relation to Africa
  • Working with the International MBD team on flagship conferences, events and initiatives
  • Providing support and guidance to DLA Piper Africa member firms on best practice MBD strategy
  • Contributing to the upskilling, mentoring and development of our Africa MBD Community

Requirements

  • A degree or equivalent qualification
  • Manager level experience in a professional services Marketing & Business Development role
  • Strong written, oral communication and project management skills
  • A high level of fluency in English
  • Ability to display a consistently positive, proactive, “can do” attitude
  • Demonstrably high levels of commitment and internal client care
  • A deep knowledge of MBD processes for professional services
  • Proven track record in the development and implementation of client and sector programmes
  • Demonstrable experience in demanding, partner-led international environments
  • High level of literacy in IT and marketing systems – PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook is essential
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
MBD processesclient developmentsector programmesproject management
Soft Skills
written communicationoral communicationpositive attitudeproactive attitudecommitmentinternal client carementoringleadership
Certifications
degreeequivalent qualification