Trowers & Hamlins
Business Development Executive (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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Department: Marketing and Business Development
Location: Birmingham
Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing & Business Development department on a 12-month fixed term contract. As a Business Development Executive you'll be supporting our Real Estate and Banking & Finance teams to deliver impactful marketing initiatives, strengthen client relationships and drive business growth.
The Role
You'll play a key role in delivering business development and marketing activity that supports the growth ambitions of our practice groups.
- Support the delivery of business development and marketing plans across key practice areas.
- Coordinate campaigns, events, seminars and client-facing initiatives.
- Produce and manage marketing content, legal updates and directory submissions.
- Work closely with partners, fee earners and colleagues across the marketing team.
- Assist with client development activities and wider strategic projects.
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The Candidate
We're looking for an organised and enthusiastic business development professional who enjoys building relationships and delivering high-quality work.
- At least three years' experience in a marketing or business development role within a professional services or B2B environment.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive team player with enthusiasm, drive and a genuine interest in business development.
- Flexible to support events and activities outside normal office hours when required.
Benefits
Our benefits include an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.


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Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on trowersrecruitment@trowers.com
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
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