DLA Piper

Marketing & Business Development Manager

DLA Piper

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Dublin • Ireland

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About the role

  • Provide first class support and help to prepare pitch documents
  • Contribute to pitch resources, learning and system improvement
  • Arrange insightful research on companies and industries
  • Collaborate with central bids team and other International MBD team on joint pitches
  • Work with the team to build brand profile, communicating our differentiators in the market utilising the full marketing mix
  • Support the Head of MBD and the Senior MBD Manager in delivering the internal and external MBD Ireland strategy
  • Support the sector teams in the delivery of collateral and promotional activities to include events, thought leadership campaigns, International meetings
  • Work closely with the International sector marketing and business development teams - bringing the best of sector marketing resources to client opportunities here and implementing firmwide campaigns locally
  • Manage the creation of word-perfect, on-point and compelling client communications materials according to fixed timelines through our internal graphic design and web editing teams
  • Support the firm in the organisation and execution of local and international calendar of events.
  • Liaise with lawyers and shared services teams to drive awareness and engagement among target audiences, deliver impactful and seamless client experiences and drive follow up opportunities with stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the digital marketing team to create and manage content for digital channels
  • Work closely with the local Legal Administration team on certain MBD activities
  • Developing, training and mentoring of the MBD Executive facilitating knowledge transfer.
  • Leverage the power of our internal systems for maximum marketing and business development value
  • Work with local teams to share know-how and drive optimum usage
  • Lead and coordinate directory submissions for the Dublin office
  • Assist with marketing information and other ad hoc tasks, as required
  • Work collaboratively with MBD colleagues across the firm
  • Effectively resource business development requirements by utilising the shared services and other business support functions
  • Manage stakeholders, for example Partners and senior leaders.

Requirements

  • Have a track record of creating and implementing business development and marketing initiatives
  • Be confident with digital marketing tools and platforms including campaign optimisation
  • Be strong at effective social media management and content writing
  • Evaluate and present information to demonstrate business advantage
  • Manage and report on project delivery against plans, budgets and objectives
  • Be comfortable managing projects, competing demands and multiple stakeholders
  • Build relationships across other functions and locations and collaborate to deliver the best outcomes
  • Work with partners (and others) to drive revenue and help to convert opportunities
  • Encourage and help others develop their competencies relevant to their roles, contributing to a business development culture
  • Be involved in activity which promotes the overall well-being and/or standing of the business; evaluate ethical codes to ensure marketing activities are compliant
  • Manage multiple stakeholders across a busy MBD function and manage multiple projects at any one time
  • Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Marketing/Business Development processes including CRM as a concept and the emerging technologies needed to help us win and retain clients
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Strong probing, consultative listening skills coupled with the ability to negotiate
  • Excellent understanding of generalist marketing activities and be commercially minded
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
  • Experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook is essential.
  • Experience of using InterAction or other CRM systems would be very beneficial.
Benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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