Marketing, Business Development and Communications
Marketing Operations Specialist - Business Development
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Marketing Operations Specialist – Business Development (BD) will provide operational, system and administrative support to the international marketing and business support teams, related to sector and practice group activities, brand and design, dlapiper.com content updates and client relationship support.
Main duties and responsibilities
As a Marketing Operations Specialist – BD, you will:
- Provide assistance to the marketing experts and marketing managers in all aspects of sector, practice group and location Business Development activities
- Receive and scope out of requests, understand the tasks you are required to deliver and seek clarification when needed
- Schedule the work and ensure it is delivered in accordance with the deadline. This will involve a mix of delivering tasks yourself as well as working with others
- Create and maintain process documentation
- Support graphic design and brand related processes
- Update and amend our internal and external websites
- Conduct analysis of activities involving key and target clients as requested by the practice group, sector or location marketing teams
- Support awards and directory submissions
- Provide backup support for key elements of the pitching process
- Contribute to the preparation of team reports and ad hoc reporting requests
- Provide support for a variety of operational and administrative tasks where necessary
- Contribute to a customer and team work oriented atmosphere in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Assist with other daily tasks assigned by the team expert, team leader or manager
- Ensure that all relevant company standards and guidelines are met
About you
- Advanced English skills
- At least 1 year of relevant marketing and business development experience, preferably in a professional services organization - law firm experience would be a distinct advantage
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Knowledge of marketing, business development and project management methods and tools would be an asset
- Ability to execute project tasks across functions and geographies and work within a global team structure
- Experience in dealing with a demanding workload and conflicting priorities
- Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines, be methodical and logical
- Ability to stay calm and composed in often demanding situations
- Timeliness, accuracy and precision in task delivery
- Focus on providing excellent customer service
- Proactive 'can do' attitude and collaborative working style
About the department / practice group
GSC Marketing team is divided into four areas: Business Development, Pitch, Digital Communication and Data & Directories. GSC Marketing provides operational, system and administrative support to the international business, i.e. internal marketing teams, partners and business services across DLA Piper.
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
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At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.
Agile Working
We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
Pre-Engagement Screening
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.
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