Overview

Global Profilers, a Profiler Group Company, is a global recruitment and resourcing company with focus on African markets. We are experienced working within numerous fields such as: Telecom, IEC, Infra 25, Oil & Gas, Mining, Financial services and Banking, FMCG/CD, Education and Agriculture to name a few.

Job Position: Business Development Manager (Law Firm)

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Description

  • A full-service commercial and litigation law firm in Lekki, Lagos, is seeking a skilled and experienced Business Development Manager.
  • The ideal candidate will be responsible for increasing the firm’s visibility and brand recognition, enhancing growth, developing relationships with clients, and creating new business opportunities.
  • This role requires strategic and tactical expertise in driving business development within a legal firm environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the firm’s services and effectively advise others about them.
  • Create and implement strategic business development plans to grow the firm’s client base and revenue.
  • Lead the improvement and development of marketing materials, including capability statements, pitch templates, and website content.
  • Develop and manage business development budgets, ensuring appropriate expenditure and return on investment.
  • Collaborate with Fee Earners to promote the firm’s services through thought leadership and profile- raising activities.
  • Draft press releases, pitch stories, track published articles, and manage social media strategy for key projects.
  • Ensure branding, communication materials, and PR strategies align with business development goals.
  • Manage the firm’s website and social media platforms, including content updates and strategy evaluation.
  • Work with Knowledge Management to develop client and market-facing marketing tools and materials.
  • Support the preparation of proposals, RFPs, and pitches for business development meetings.
  • Monitor and analyze market, industry, and competitor trends.
  • Design marketing plans for emerging practice areas and provide research and content.
  • Train business development team members and Fee Earners in pitching and sales skills.
  • Manage submissions to practice area awards and rankings, including articulating key messages for directory submissions.
  • Represent the firm at industry events and conferences to enhance visibility.
  • Maintain strong relationships with key clients and develop a client care program.
  • Undertake special tasks and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Law (2:1 or above) or Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of business development or marketing experience in a professional services
  • environment, ideally within a law firm.
  • Proven track record of achieving business development targets.
  • Previous experience in a managerial role, with strong leadership skills.
  • Experience using CRM systems.
  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and lead a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and willing to learn new tools.
  • Commitment to continual improvement, innovation, and high ethical standards.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required.

Remuneration

  • Salary: N400,000 – N500,000 per month
  • Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline
31st November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: akinleye@globalprofilers.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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