Business Development and Marketing Executive

Job description / Role

The role of the Business Development and Marketing Executive (BDME) is to support the Business Development Manager (BDM) in the delivery of the Middle East Business Plan and to help in the identification and creation of opportunities to win new business.

Qualifications and Experience
• 1-2 minimum years’ experience in legal marketing and/or an international law firm or other professional services
environment is desirable
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and developing strong relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – the role involves liaison with internal and external stakeholders
at a senior level and internationally
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some knowledge of marketing databases (preferably InterAction/Vuture) would be advantageous

Person Specification
• Flair for the ‘sales’ side of professional services marketing
• Able to influence at all levels
• A proven track record of results
• Experience of the professional services environment
• Good academic record
• Able to deal effectively with conflicting requirements
• Able to adapt and respond at short notice

Technical Skills
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some knowledge of marketing databases (preferably InterAction)

Competencies
• Client centric
• Collaborative working
• Commercial thinking
• Ethical practice

Salary:
AED 20,000 to 25,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions.

Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years.

The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges.

Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, it’s clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.