An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join our Auckland or Wellington marketing team. Within this fast paced and close-knit team, you will lead the firm's pursuit in managing new business opportunities, manage the proposal process and initiatives to grow our brand and work with partners to develop client relationships.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Project manage the end-to-end proposal process.
Facilitate strategic bid processes.
Work with the various legal teams and marketing team deliver proposals on time.
Work with partners and senior lawyers to develop and identify new client relationships and opportunities.
Lead, coach, and develop other members of the BD and Marketing team and promote best practice.
Drive the development for the firm's practice areas, sectors and local markets as relevant and together with the National Marketing Director.
Key skills and attributes:
First class project management, organisation and planning skills
Strong computer literacy and aptitude for technology (Microsoft Office suite)
Experience with content management systems (Umbraco) and marketing automation (HubSpot)
Adobe InDesign/Photoshop experience would be an advantage but not necessaryAttention to detail including excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with a large law firm is preferred or in another large professional services organisation
What matters to us
We value people who bring a different perspective, who are passionate, curious and innovative. As the business development manager, you will have honed your communication and project management skills and developed solid relationships both internally and externally and operate with the utmost discretion.
What we offer
A career with us gives you the opportunity to work with a wide range of people that are motivated to help shape the future of business in New Zealand. We offer a range of benefits that enable you to be the best you can be, such as opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development, flexible working practices, health insurance benefits, social events, charity initiatives and wellbeing-focused programmes.
What we offer
We are a full-service commercial law firm with three offices, 46 partners and over 300 permanent people. Our culture and the focus on collaboration is the foundation of who we are and in joining us, you will feel valued, connected and supported. You will work in a collaborative environment where you can grow while feeling balanced in your personal and professional life. We bring the highest quality approach to everything we do and measure our success by the exceptional experiences we provide. Our purpose is to empower our people to be extraordinary and in turn, help our clients achieve extraordinary things.
To apply
If this sounds perfect for you, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and short covering letter via the APPLY button or contact jill.mclisky@buddlefindlay.com to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
We look forward to you joining our team and being part of our success.
