BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Junior professionals entering a law firm's BD function quickly discover that pitch deadlines and directory submission windows do not negotiate. When research falls behind, or credentials statements go out stale, partners walk into client meetings without current matter experience behind them. A Business Development Assistant in a legal practice owns the operational core of that problem, maintaining pitch content libraries, coordinating Chambers and Legal 500 submissions, and keeping league table data current so that deal capture reflects the firm's actual market position. The role sits inside the BD team and reports to a Business Development Manager or Director.

As the Business Development Assistant, you translate the firm's deal activity and client relationships into submission-ready credentials, pitch documents, and marketing collateral that attorneys rely on when pursuing new mandates. You work across the BD team and alongside partners, Creative Services, Finance, and Document Production to keep the pipeline of materials accurate and on deadline.

Career Impact: Exposure to Chambers and Legal 500 ranking processes and M&A league table submissions gives you a measurable track record in legal BD that differentiates you from generalist marketing backgrounds.

Business Impact: When pitch content is current and directory submissions are filed on time, the firm's ranked practice groups retain and improve their directory standings, an outcome partners track and attribute directly to this function.

Growth Opportunity: The structured pathway from Business Development Assistant to BD Executive, and onward to BD Manager, is well established in professional services firms, with CIM qualification support accelerating the transition.

• Prepare first drafts of pitch documents, credentials statements, and RFP responses for review by BD Executives and partners.
• Coordinate legal directory submissions to Chambers and Legal 500, including matter entry, deadline tracking, and post-submission updates.
• Maintain deal capture records and league table experience data, ensuring matter descriptions are published in real time.
• Research prospective clients, competitive intelligence, and lateral market activity to support pipeline development and account planning.
• Support the BD Manager in managing the pitch tracking database, including data entry, regular cleansing, and pipeline reporting.
• Develop and update client-facing marketing collateral, including brochures, practice group profiles, and intranet pages, in line with current firm messaging.
• Liaise with Creative Services, Document Production, and Finance to coordinate production and delivery of marketing materials firm-wide.
• Monitor and report on client engagement metrics across campaigns, tracking attendance at events, webinars, and trade forums.

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, law, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 or more years of business development or marketing experience, with exposure to a professional services or legal environment.
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear, audience-appropriate written content under time pressure.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in research, including competitive intelligence gathering, using internal databases and external sources.
• Effective communicator across levels, with the ability to work directly with partners and senior BD team members.

• Prior experience working within a law firm or equivalent professional services BD function.
• Familiarity with legal ranking and directory submission processes, including Chambers or Legal 500.
• Understanding of M&A market intelligence sources and deal reporting processes.
• Progress toward or interest in a CIM qualification or equivalent professional marketing credential.

• Directory submission completion rate, measuring the proportion of targeted rankings filed on time each cycle.
• Pitch document turnaround time in days, tracking how quickly first drafts are delivered after briefing.
• Deal capture accuracy rate, reflecting the percentage of completed matters recorded correctly in the experience database.
• League table submission volume per quarter, attributable directly to timely deal capture activity.
• Campaign engagement count per event or webinar, drawn from client attendance tracking reports.
• Typical tools: CRM platforms (commonly InterAction or Salesforce); pitch and experience management systems (commonly Foundation or Vuture)

• Base Salary Range: $45,000 to $60,000 per year, depending on experience and market
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus, typically 5 to 10% of base salary
• Equity: Not standard at this level in professional services firms
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; firm contribution toward premiums
• PTO: 15 to 20 days per year plus firm holidays
• Common Perks: CIM or professional qualification support; CLE event access; mentorship from senior BD staff

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of prior employment, education, and professional references. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process should notify the hiring team. Applicants must hold current authorization to work in the United States.

The Business Development Assistant shapes the full cycle of marketing and pitch support for a law firm, preparing pitchbooks, PowerPoint presentations, and league table data while maintaining pitch tracking databases and the Content Library. Reporting to the Business Development team, this role owns the liaison function between attorneys, Document Processing, and Office Services firm-wide, enabling consistent and timely delivery of client-facing materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for fulfilling routine requests for marketing materials from attorneys and lateral recruiting.
• Prepare pitchbooks, meeting materials, and other marketing collateral for clients and client prospects.
• Assist in the development, editing, and production of PowerPoint presentations and other custom marketing materials.
• Assist with general research requests, including lateral and competitive intelligence research.
• Track business development activities, including data entry and maintenance of the pitch tracking database.
• Prepare weekly pitch reports and coordinate weekly firm-wide Business Development Activity reporting.
• Create new records and make changes to Content Library custom experience pieces under the guidance of Business Development team members.
• Assist transactional BD team members with league table experience data.
• Assist with the coordination of submissions to legal directories and subsequently enter or update matters in the experience database.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Document Processing and Office Services Departments for the creation of marketing materials in service centres firm-wide, including training, troubleshooting, and resolving issues as they arise.
• Provide backup support, including website postings for the Marketing Communications Team when assistance is unavailable.
• Prepare and process invoices, bills, and expense reports.
• Maintain the CLE database and track other relevant presentations.
• Provide administrative support, including setting up meetings, booking conference rooms, arranging travel, and copying meeting materials.

Required Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in a similar administrative support role.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as relevant programs and databases.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with staff and attorneys clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive, multi-functional team with a positive, problem-solving attitude.

Embedded within a research and development organisation, the Business Development Assistant delivers projects addressing national defence problem sets through coordination between private organisations, public industry, and academic sponsors. Working closely with leadership and intern teams, this role advances innovative approaches to autonomous systems, supply-chain security, and disaster relief, enabling the organisation to respond to evolving national security threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and build out research development projects addressing outside-the-box approaches to current and future national defence problem sets, including disaster relief and economic, political, and social instability, utilising alternative technologies, strategies, and techniques.
• Research specific concepts aligned with national security threats and vulnerabilities related to autonomous systems, supply-chain, transportation, food security, military contemporising, democratic electoral processes, cyber and electrical resilience, disaster prevention and relief, and similar areas.
• Carry out research and development projects related to advantageous alternative solutions through coordination and collaborative outreach activities between private organisations, public industry, and academic sponsors.
• Present innovative national defence approaches and ideas to leadership, leveraging core competencies, connections, and faculty collaboration.
• Contribute to all assigned administrative, mission-support, collaborative, or otherwise supportive tasks and projects as needed.
• Assist in organising, delegating, promoting, and incorporating intern team proposal projects into the broader organisational ecosystem.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience required, or higher education instead of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Development, Finance, Creative Writing, or a similar field.
• Experience working with grants and/or business development.
• Experience or involvement working with government policies and regulations.
• Confident negotiation skills and comfort dealing with objections.
• Fluent in English.

Reporting to senior management, the Business Development Assistant oversees the full sales cycle, from outbound prospecting calls and client meetings to financial projections and sales presentations, within the Architecture or Building Materials industry. Partnering with colleagues across sales and marketing, this role refines strategies to convert leads and grow market share in a B2B environment, directly supporting revenue targets and business growth.

Core Functions

• Perform daily outbound introduction calls to prospects to set appointments with potential clients, whether face-to-face or virtually.
• Understand potential client business needs and liaise with decision-makers to match available services to their requirements.
• Follow through aggressively with each potential client and consistently achieve key performance indicators.
• Create development plans and forecast sales targets and growth projections.
• Identify market opportunities through meetings, networking, and other channels.
• Meet existing and potential clients and build positive relationships.
• Liaise with colleagues to develop sales and marketing strategies.
• Prepare financial projections, sales targets, and sales presentations, and participate in sales meetings.
• Attend events such as exhibitions and conferences.
• Produce reports for management and train business development and sales colleagues.

Skills & Qualifications

• Business, Architecture, or Engineering degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience in business development and solutions sales.
• Proven record of overachieving within a B2B sales environment in the Architecture or Building Materials industry.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor approach based on client needs.
• Ability to build rapport, gain trust, and influence client thinking.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Sitting at the intersection of architecture and client communications, the Business Development Assistant supports the Business Development Director in pitch preparation, RFQ/RFP responses, market research, and the development of marketing materials. Operating across conferences, online architecture platforms, and social media channels, this role elevates the firm's visibility and client pipeline by maintaining databases, supporting CSR projects, and connecting with key stakeholders and government institutions.

Primary Duties

• Give active support to the Business Development Director.
• Help prepare responses to RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs, and manage approaches and pitches to secure new direct commissions and clients.
• Assist in client presentations and host client visits.
• Assess and develop recommendations for potential new projects.
• Assist in representing selected conferences, lectures, and events.
• Assist in market research and the development of marketing materials.
• Maintain and update office communications, BD contacts, and project databases, including the project portfolio.
• Assist in creating content for communications and PR, and in maintaining social media accounts and the website.
• Organise and prepare submissions for online architecture platforms, competitions, and awards.
• Help with CSR projects and assist in creating connections with stakeholders, clients, and government institutions.
• Assist in the execution of the research platform.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop or similar editing and layout software.
• Fluency in English, with fluency in an additional language considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• An interest in and affinity with industry and market research.

A key member of the commercial team, the Business Development Assistant Manager leads the relationships with local distributors and key customers to achieve sales, profit, and market share objectives aligned with the Annual Business Plan. Collaborating across Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance as well as external agencies, this role coordinates product supply continuity and investment controls to sustain market growth across multiple countries.

Accountabilities

• Achieve sales, profit, and market share objectives in line with the agreed Annual Business Plan through monthly performance analysis, leading to recommendations for appropriate corrective actions, and ensure those actions are implemented.
• Own the relationship with the local distributor and ensure achievement of commercial KPIs and Pay per Performance objectives.
• Own the relationship with key customers and serve as the main contact for relevant business units, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance, as well as external agencies.
• Control investments in line with agreed activation plans, updated as necessary during the financial year.
• Coordinate with the supply chain function to ensure continuous product supply to the marketplace and ensure products are fully registered in all countries.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration from a recognised university.
• Two to five years of experience in distributor management and leading a sales team, specialising in fast-moving consumer goods.
• Strong analytical skills and flair for numbers.
• Ability to combine detailed analysis with the big picture to generate compelling business strategies.
• Self-motivated team player with a high degree of initiative and the ability to work autonomously.

Consistent growth in EV Charging and environmental project opportunities depends on the Business Development Assistant, who builds client accounts, collects market intelligence, and delivers analyses that inform business strategy. Serving as the frontline contact for client enquiries and EV Charging System development follow-ups, this role liaises with supporting teams across project and service deliveries, enabling the organisation to expand its green finance and environmental portfolio.

Duties

• Assist with EV Charging business-related activities and environmental research to identify business opportunities.
• Deal with client enquiries and follow up on EV Charging System development and related environmental projects.
• Collect market intelligence, conduct media evaluations, and provide analyses and insights to support the development of business strategy.
• Liaise with supporting teams for project and service deliveries.
• Manage customer accounts and develop good relationships with clients.
• Assist in ad hoc projects and other business support tasks, handling multiple tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• University graduate in Environmental Engineering, Green Finance, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Academic or internship experience in environmental engineering, EV Charging, green finance, or a related environmental field is preferred.
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Good business sense, presentable, and possessing strong client-facing skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Mainland China and overseas countries as required.

As the Business Development Assistant, this role leads cold outreach to maritime and shipping companies, gathers intelligence on key decision-makers, and manages CRM data to build a pipeline of prospective clients. The maritime business development team relies on this work to arrange client meetings, promote available products and services, and sustain revenue growth across the shipping and logistics sector.

Functions

• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.
• Gather information about target companies' key managers, HR departments, crewing officers, and marine and technical superintendents.
• Add that information to the CRM database.
• Contact target companies and arrange business meetings with prospective clients.
• Promote available products and services by addressing or predicting clients' objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Customer service or sales experience with extensive cold-calling experience.
• Experience in a crewing, shipping, or logistics company is preferred.
• Knowledge of maritime trade, transportation, freight, or logistics considered advantageous.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and rapport-building skills.
• Strong time management and planning skills.

Business Development Assistant builds and maintains CRM records, profiles target accounts, and drives webinar and trade event attendance to support KPI delivery for a Cyber Security business development team. The work directly supports the region's commercial pipeline by ensuring data accuracy across internal and external systems, setting appointments for Business Development Executives, and strengthening brand presence within the wider Cyber Security community.

Key Deliverables

• Support the Business Development function in delivering specific KPIs and targets within the region.
• Set up appointments for Business Development Executives and drive webinar attendance and trade event meetings.
• Create and distribute progress and performance reports.
• Ensure data in all CRM records, contacts, and accounts is maintained, reviewed, and regularly cleansed.
• Ensure data held in the external data system matches that held within the CRM.
• Work with the Data Analysts support team to profile target accounts.
• Build and maintain the brand and mission within the wider Cyber Security community.

Skills & Qualifications

• German language proficiency required.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft products.
• Sales-focused, with the ability to deliver against targets and KPIs and work well under pressure.
• Well organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise multiple tasks.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to work autonomously.

The Business Development Assistant owns the research and CRM pipeline support function within a consulting firm, carrying out desktop research using Google, LinkedIn, and CRM applications to identify new leads and maintain an accurate BD pipeline. Success in the position means collaborating with the BD Manager and regional offices to build a structured lead pipeline while performing data collection, analysis, and administrative duties that keep the business development function running effectively.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in BD pitches and RFP responses.
• Work with senior members of the consulting team to ensure the BD pipeline is accurately reflected in the CRM system.
• Carry out desktop research to identify new leads using Google, LinkedIn, and CRM applications.
• Collect, input, analyse, and cleanse data, and perform general administrative duties.
• Work with the BD Manager and regional offices to create a pipeline of leads and opportunities.

Position Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• IT literate, with experience in Word, Excel, and ideally PowerPoint.
• Ambitious, driven, and willing to learn.
• Able to work well as part of a team, with a confident and outgoing manner.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Embedded within the Growth division at Facedrive, the Business Development Assistant produces management dashboards, revenue forecasts, and digital marketing campaigns that support the organisation's commercial and rideshare growth objectives. Working closely with Sales and Services Leaders, this role develops strategic sales motions, partnership proposals, and brand awareness initiatives, enabling the business to expand its ridership base and meet revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Sales and Services Leaders to provide business management and operational support, including the development of management dashboards, revenue forecasting, and a variety of reporting and analytics.
• Conduct business planning and strategy research for account planning, sales opportunities, and related activities.
• Support the creation and execution of strategic sales motions with the potential to drive revenue within supported teams.
• Develop marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness among the target audience.
• Execute and deliver communications, social media initiatives, and digital marketing efforts promptly.
• Support the development of partnerships by contacting organisations, developing proposals, and securing meetings to increase ridership.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Information Technologies, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Two to three years of relevant experience in customer service, sales, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, organise, and prioritise work effectively.
• Strong customer focus, with a proactive approach to solving issues and a demonstrated ability to take on complex challenges.
• Growth mindset with an eagerness to learn, openness to the ideas of others, and a drive to overcome obstacles.

Reporting to the Director of Museum Services and Formal Appraisals, the Business Development Assistant refines outreach campaigns targeting estate and divorce attorneys, financial planners, wealth managers, and CPAs to grow the client and advisor network for appraisal and auction services. Partnering with Marketing for mailings and proposals and engaging at trade shows and networking events, this role strengthens the organisation's client relationships and expands its reach across selected attorney regions.

Core Functions

• Assist in the creation of outreach campaigns to existing and newly added estate and divorce attorneys, financial planners, wealth managers, and CPAs.
• Participate in the expansion of the client database, including researching new and existing clients, advisors, appraisers, and organisations, and maintaining accurate records.
• Contact existing clients and advisors for re-introductions to appraisal and auction services, and update address and firm changes in internal systems.
• Develop the contact list and relationships with attorneys in selected regions.
• Assist representatives with estate inquiry assessments and evaluations where required.
• Work with the team to build relationships and pursue business, including participation in trade shows and presentations.
• Assist the Director of Museum Services and Formal Appraisals in outreach or support projects, and work closely with Marketing for mailings and proposals.
• Assist with the planning of networking events at internal showrooms or outside venues.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two or more years of professional experience in administrative or client services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to speak publicly considered an advantage.
• Discreet and professional demeanour with exceptional client service skills and close attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse problems and propose solutions, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Sitting at the intersection of sales pipeline management and market analysis, the Business Development Assistant refines prospect qualification, CRM reporting, and market intelligence dissemination for a game development and mobile outsourcing company. Operating across contract valuation, deal negotiation, and collaboration with the analysis team, this role advances the organisation's revenue pipeline by ensuring decision-makers receive clear, well-researched prospecting communications.

Scope of Work

• Develop, manage, and forecast a proprietary sales acquisition pipeline with senior management.
• Canvass prospects from the company database and handle inbound enquiries.
• Negotiate deal terms in accordance with corporate guidelines when required.
• Manage internal CRM reporting and activities daily, and track leads in the CRM database.
• Develop viable leads through prospect qualification and analysis.
• Research potential clients in collaboration with the analysis team and create prospecting points to communicate with decision-makers.
• Study and disseminate market analysis to identify, define, and prioritise new and existing opportunities.
• Assist in the coordination of contract valuation, preparation, and renewal processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in the game development industry or mobile outsourcing development.
• Experience in sales and project management.
• Experience working in corporate CRM or ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with particular emphasis on Excel.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to organise time and prioritise responsibilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and to articulate a clear premise for each client or lead communication.

A key member of the Event Marketing Division, the Business Development Assistant produces quote calculations, rate sheets, CRM documentation, and sales communications on behalf of Sales Executives across multiple client accounts. Collaborating across sales, marketing, and training functions, this role advances the accuracy of client records and commission tracking, sustaining the quality of the division's sales operation.

Activities

• Accompany the Director and senior sales managers on calls and appointments, observing and actively participating in calls.
• Enter and manage appropriate documentation in the CRM system for prospects and clients, including customer workflows.
• Complete quote calculations, rate sheets, order commitments, and sales communications on behalf of Sales Executives.
• Assist with documenting and tracking commissions for Sales Executives.
• Review sales collateral with the marketing team to ensure current service programme enhancements are adequately expressed.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of regular sales training sessions and client visits.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• College degree preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Marketing or sales experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, oral, and listening.
• Strong in-person presence and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of advertising and marketing concepts, with strong strategic thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with excellent conflict resolution and organisational skills.

Successful market and product expansion depends on the Business Development Assistant, who develops analytical frameworks, tests hypotheses, and structures recommendations that guide company-wide decisions on operations, partnerships, and fundraising activities. Based within a growth-stage organisation's business development function, this role coordinates across departments to measure the impact of new growth initiatives and advances the end-to-end cycle of key business development opportunities.

Work Activities

• Gather and analyse information, develop analytical frameworks, and formulate and test hypotheses to support the launch of new markets and products.
• Assist with the end-to-end cycle of business development opportunities, including planning, researching, approaching, negotiating, and managing relationships with key partners.
• Support the analysis of company-wide decisions regarding operations, processes, and optimisation.
• Coordinate with other departments to measure the impact and efficiency of new growth initiatives around markets, products, partnerships, and business processes.
• Structure and communicate recommendations on key business development initiatives.
• Assist in the structuring, evaluation, and pursuit of fundraising activities of all natures.

Required Qualifications

• Graduated in Business or Economics (mandatory).
• Experience in business development, analytical sales, banking, consulting, or a related sales or analytical field.
• Strong data management skills.
• Fluent in English (mandatory).
• Strong communication, organisation, and time-management skills, with an attention to detail and a bias for execution.
• Effective team player who is self-motivated, with a sense of urgency and a drive for learning.

As the Business Development Assistant, this role develops new market opportunities, client proposals, and team development goals to grow both the client base and the capabilities of the business and marketing function. The broader development team relies on this work to train personnel, plan and oversee marketing initiatives, and ensure business growth targets are met consistently.

Role Responsibilities

• Contact potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives.
• Research organisations and individuals to find new opportunities.
• Increase the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
• Find and develop new markets and improve sales.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Develop quotes and proposals for clients.
• Develop goals for the development team and for business growth, and ensure they are met.
• Train personnel and help team members develop their skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in sales, marketing, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task, with excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.

Business Development Assistant advances client relationships and revenue opportunities within HR services and adjacent sectors by prospecting for meetings, monitoring contracts, proposing profitability strategies, and coordinating with deployment departments to ensure service quality. The work directly supports business growth by resolving client issues promptly, preparing scheduled communications, and delivering solutions grounded in a thorough understanding of client business models and market positioning.

Performance Expectations

• Liaise with clients and prospects to develop relationships and secure meetings to identify revenue-generating opportunities.
• Coordinate with deployment departments to ensure excellent service quality.
• Maintain and expand the client base by building rapport with key clients and continuously identifying new opportunities.
• Propose new strategies to increase profitability, including promotions and public workshops.
• Monitor pending contracts with customers and ensure business transactions proceed as scheduled.
• Prepare documents and contact customers by email to update schedules.
• Resolve all arising issues promptly.

Technical Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in sales or business development.
• Experience in HR services considered an advantage.
• Excellent English skills.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deliver solutions to support client development by researching and understanding client business models and market positioning.
• Results-oriented with a willing attitude to work in a fast-moving and challenging environment.

The Business Development Assistant coordinates marketing literature production, pitch support, directory submissions, and CRM updates for a professional services law firm, ensuring the BD function operates accurately and on time. Reporting to senior BD and marketing professionals, this role elevates the firm's visibility by sourcing corporate hospitality packages and facilitating events and seminars that strengthen client and practice group relationships.

Job Functions

• Assist with the creation of marketing literature.
• Assist with the production of pitches and various research projects.
• Monitor and update intranet and website content.
• Coordinate events and seminars, and source corporate hospitality packages and tickets for sport and cultural events.
• Coordinate directory submissions and update the CRM system.

Professional Experience

• Previous experience in a professional services environment, ideally within a law firm.
• Basic understanding of business development and marketing practices and processes.
• Strong all-round communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Embedded within a ticketing and events business development team, the Business Development Assistant executes daily inbound lead management, group ticket order processing, and customer database maintenance to keep the sales operation running smoothly. Working closely with the Business Development Specialist, this role coordinates catered event facilitation and generates monthly tracking reports, elevating the accuracy and efficiency of client service across all inbound channels.

What You'll Do

• Answer all inbound leads by web and phone, and ensure they are placed in a follow-up email cadence.
• Manage group ticket orders through the ticketing system and assist group customers with ticket order issues.
• Manage the customer database, including entering and updating new accounts.
• Work closely with the Business Development Specialist to execute daily activities and generate monthly tracking reports.
• Perform general office duties such as copying, filing, faxing, and general correspondence.
• Assist in the coordination and facilitation of catered events.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented.
• Be able to work independently and outdoors as required.
• Multitask-oriented, with an outgoing personality and professional demeanour.

Reporting to the BD team leadership of the London Corporate practice, the Senior Business Development Assistant creates client-facing materials, campaign mailings, credentials statements, and proposal first drafts for the Corporate and Employment practices of an international law firm. Partnering with Creative Services, Finance, and Know-How teams, this role coordinates deal capture, league table submissions, and website content management to elevate the firm's market profile and client engagement.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Create client-facing materials, including brochures, inserts, and contact cards, in conjunction with the Creative Services team.
• Manage deal capture for the Corporate and Employment practices, including publishing marketing descriptions to ensure pitches can be produced in a timely fashion and to ensure league table submissions are collated and submitted in real time.
• Support key campaigns, with responsibility for creating mailings, reviewing distribution lists, and reporting on client engagement.
• Manage content on the website and blogs, including adding and removing articles, updating contacts, accolades, and quotes, and drafting social media cards.
• Update intranet pages, including creating and posting new stories and updating practice group content.
• Collate information for and deliver first drafts of credentials statements and proposals for matter pitches and panel pitches.
• Use internal and external data to spot trends and opportunities in the market, and respond to ad hoc research requests.
• Support content and profile-raising activities, with a particular focus on internal and external communications.
• Support events such as webinars, forums, and training academies, including drafting and sharing invitations, reminders, confirmations, and event briefing packs.

Experience & Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working in a professional services firm, preferably in a BD role.
• Graduate with an interest in further professional qualifications, such as CIM or a business qualification.
• Project management experience.
• Research skills would be advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong client focus.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, persistent, and committed to getting the job done, with a hunger to learn and keep up to date with legal and commercial developments.
• Sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills, with a good-humoured and positive outlook.

Sitting at the intersection of B2B marketing and construction industry outreach, the Business Development Assistant creates social media content, white papers, case studies, and client event programmes to build brand presence and identify new prospects. Operating across creative contractor management, CRM performance tracking, budget oversight, and active construction site visits, this role guides the leadership team's strategic decisions with timely marketing data and client intelligence.

Ownership Areas

• Plan and manage the content calendar, and create content including social media posts, e-newsletters, white papers, and case studies.
• Research markets and clients to identify prospects.
• Assist in creating project proposal documents by utilising design programs, gathering required information, and translating it into an accessible format for client needs.
• Utilise the CRM system to track marketing team performance across key metrics, including client contacts made, meetings held, and proposals submitted.
• Present marketing data to the leadership team and at company meetings.
• Coordinate client events such as golf tournaments, trade show booths, and client dinners, and manage sponsorships of community events such as charity galas.
• Monitor industry news in target markets to ensure awareness of upcoming opportunities and news involving key clients.
• Serve as liaison with creative contractors, including photographers, videographers, and writers, and manage the asset library of photos, whitepapers, testimonials, and videos.
• Gather and produce content such as video testimonials, case studies, and project photos for use in print and digital outlets.
• Manage and provide input on the annual marketing budget.
• Attend events to network with industry partners, current and potential clients, and design partners.
• Monitor and update the company website.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in a marketing associate, assistant, or similar role preferred, with construction industry experience considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite, and Acrobat, with the ability to learn CRM software.
• Ability to create messages consistent with business goals and the desired company image, with strong design sensibility informed by current B2B and B2C market trends.
• Ability to translate complex concepts described by project managers or engineers into clear messages for a non-technical audience.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and independently manage daily workload in accordance with deadlines.
• Ability to pass a physical capacity profile, obtain OSHA 30 certification, and visit and navigate active construction sites to obtain content.

A key member of the Growth division, the Business Development Assistant coordinates cross-functional communication, client retention efforts, and country partner identification to support the general manager and heads of divisions with day-to-day operations. Collaborating across external associates, providers, and internal teams, this role elevates customer loyalty by leading recurring client calls, managing lead follow-up, and maintaining client operations including billing and contract management.

Operational Focus

• Collaborate cross-functionally within all levels of the organisation, communicating with, assisting, and following up with external and internal teams and providers.
• Assist heads of divisions and the general manager with day-to-day support, escalation, issue resolution, and reporting.
• Identify, contact, and evaluate possible country partners and providers.
• Communicate directly with external associates, partners, and providers to track ongoing processes, request information, and ensure appropriate completion of tasks.
• Assist the team to increase customer loyalty and retention, and build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
• Lead recurring calls to keep customers informed of key processes and issues.
• Support and help with contacting, answering, following up on, and reviewing leads, and identify new cross-sell and upsell opportunities.
• Support client operations, including changes in customer service, tracking additional services, inventory transfers, billing and invoicing, contract and agreement maintenance, issue resolution, and incidents.
• Keep client information and tasks up to date in the company software.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with recent graduates or those about to graduate in Business Administration, International Business, Communication, Marketing, or related fields also accepted.
• One and a half or more years of experience working with customers, ideally including foreign customers.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong phone presence, engaging and comfortable initiating conversations, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, self-starting, and proactive problem solver who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative team-player attitude and a desire to learn and grow.

Consistent growth in school free trial sign-ups and webinar attendance depends on the Business Development Assistant, who executes continuous phone and email outreach to leads from multiple sources and organises those leads for follow-up. Serving as the primary inside sales contact for an education organisation, this role coordinates with senior management to maximise business strategies and delivers an excellent customer experience at every touchpoint.

Key Deliverables

• Initiate contact with leads from a variety of sources and organise those leads.
• Conduct continuous follow-up with leads by phone and email with the intended outcome of setting up free trials for schools and scheduling webinars.
• Coordinate with senior management and team members to maximise effective business and marketing strategies.
• Develop and demonstrate a high level of knowledge of available products and procedures.
• Provide an excellent customer experience.

Professional Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• Inside sales experience required, with previous experience in education or special education sales considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, with CRM experience considered an advantage.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of activity, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to change in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
• Proven organisational skills with close attention to detail and a reliable, results-driven work ethic.

As the Business Development Assistant, this role coordinates export sales quotations, client order follow-up, contract renewal tracking, and overseas market research to support the smooth operation of the company's International Sales business. The International Sales team relies on this work to process advertising and promotional claims, prepare accurate forecasts, and maintain complete client records that sustain service quality and documentation standards.

Areas of Ownership

• Prepare sales quotations and sales orders for new and existing clients.
• Follow up with existing clients for repeat ordering and forecast ordering quantities.
• Perform data entry, filing, and email enquiry handling, and carry out other tasks critical to export sales.
• Keep track of contract expiry dates, contact customers for renewal, and maintain records of contracts.
• Prepare export sales reports and sales forecasts.
• Conduct online research and compile data for individual overseas markets as required.
• Check and process advertising and promotional claims submitted by clients.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of export sales.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum one to two years of experience in sales administration or coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems.
• Fluent in written and spoken Chinese is an advantage, with multilingual proficiency considered advantageous.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a positive, team-player attitude.