Business Lead and Marketing Manager

My client is one of the South East’s most prestigious Professional services firm. They have a fantastic role for a Marketing / business consultant

Based at their Canterbury office with a hybrid working policy offering a flexible combination of office and home working, after an initial settling-in period.

Role Summary :

The role-holder will be expected to have specialized expertise in all aspects including pitching, marketing campaigns, leadership, and key account management, working closely with the Managing Partner, Partners, CRM Manager, and Marketing Manager. They will be expected to respond to the specific strategic challenges and opportunities for the firm.

The Responsibilities:

• Develop a focused marketing and business development strategy targeting both existing and potential clients and identify suitable opportunities and potential referrals to grow our client base.
• Thoroughly research and understand the needs and structures of prospective clients to be targeted.
• Plan, execute and finalise projects through to their successful delivery, in line with the agreed schedule, quality and budget.
• Represent the firm and manage associated activities effectively.
• Create strong credentials, pitches, and advising partners on strategy about bids and tenders. Identifying other opportunities to win work for the firm, ensuring that opportunities are exploited and managed.
• Administer the creation of sector-specific content, campaigns, events, and other profile-raising activities.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience working in legal / professional services firms.
• Proven track record of achieving targets.
• Strong understanding on how to develop effective strategies.
• Experience of working with senior managers to understand objectives and needs and to negotiate consensus.
• Able to make use of digital tools to reach targeted and wider audiences.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication
• Competency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project)