Senior Business Development Executive

Department: Clients and Markets
Duration: Permanent
Location: London
Reports to: Business Development Manager
Type of Role: Hybrid
Reference no: 10365

The Role

The Business Development Executive supports the TMT practice which includes teams in London Milton Keynes Glasgow and Dublin by delivering high-quality business development and marketing activity across the practice area. The role focuses on drafting and coordinating BD materials managing recurring processes and acting as a central point of coordination for day-to-day BD activity.

In partnership with the Business Development Manager and the wider practice the Senior Executive will oversee designated workstreams gather contributions from multiple stakeholders and make sure BD materials are accurate prompt and consistently formatted.

With 70 dedicated partners and fee earners based in London Milton Keynes Glasgow and Dublin Dentons has one of the largest specialist TMT groups acting as preferred or exclusive technology counsel for some of the largest companies in the UK and globally.

Communications content and collateral

Draft coordinate and deliver TMT practice communications including internal updates press releases articles and client-facing content
Support the delivery of events webinars seminars and campaigns including organisation of logistics coordination of materials speakers and follow-up activity

Draft and maintain credentials brochures proposals and other marketing collateral producing high-quality first drafts for review
Coordinate and draft legal directory submissions including rankings quotes and supporting materials
Ensure all materials are brand-compliant well-structured and appropriate for their intended audience

Monitor and manage relevant BD and marketing mailboxes ensuring timely responses and follow-up

Process management and delivery

Coordinate recurring and process-driven BD activity including:
Client and event mailings

Client reporting requirements
Client training records and submissions
Client audit and assurance requests

Experience tracking and credentials databases
Directory submissions and rankings
Deal submissions and related tracking

Gather information from multiple stakeholders chase inputs manage timelines and convert information into clear usable outputs
Maintain trackers and records to ensure visibility of progress and deadlines

Stakeholder coordination and support

Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders on business-as-usual BD requests such as experience lists CVs and credentials
Manage routine queries updates and follow-ups efficiently and professionally

Support client account activity including preparation of reports meeting materials and follow-up actions
Attend relevant internal meetings prepare notes and actively chase actions where required

Systems data and quality control

Maintain and update client and contact information on the firms CRM system
Support client and financial analysis using the firms financial systems

Maintain credentials databases and experience lists for the practice
Apply quality control to BD materials and processes ensuring accuracy consistency and attention to detail

Wider contribution

Support bid and pitch activity including coordination and drafting of proposals
Undertake market and client research keeping up to date with developments affecting the TMT practice and sector

Contribute to sector-wide and firm-wide BD and marketing projects as required

Required experience skills and attributes

Technical Experience and Skills

Clear written and verbal communication skills paired with meticulous attention to detail
Skilled in drafting with the capacity to create concise and well-structured documents

Highly effective organization and coordination skills with the ability to handle several tasks and deadlines at once
Gather information from multiple stakeholders chase inputs manage timelines and convert information into clear usable outputs
Experience in a professional services or similar environment

Marketing sales or business development experience
Proficient in IT especially Word Excel and PowerPoint
Interest in and experience with TMT

Personal Skills / Attributes

Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of delivery

Skilled at collaborating with stakeholders across all levels and contributing effectively to group efforts
Open to learning and comfortable navigating change
Ability to work to short deadlines and in a non-directive environment

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries Dentons helps you grow protect operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric purpose-driven and committed to inclusion diversity equity and sustainability we focus on what matters most to you.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationality neurotype disability or with parental or caring responsibilities. We are also Happy to Talk Flexible Working and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.

Dentons is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability may choose to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Where application volumes are high we may offer interviews to those who best meet the minimum criteria consistent with our approach for all candidates.

During the application process all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

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Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business nor will we accept any associated terms of business.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1