Van Bael & Bellis (VBB), an international law firm with headquarters in Brussels, is looking for a Business Development (BD) Manager to help shape the development and implementation of our BD strategy with a focus on our growing Trade practice. This person will be based in our Brussels office.
If you want to join an environment full of opportunities to develop personally and professionally as part of a small and dedicated team, then this could be the job for you!
Job description:
* Providing support to various practices with a focus on trade
* Support the Head of Business Development in the development and implementation of BD/marketing processes
* Building and maintaining collaborative relationships, internally and externally, at all levels
* Conduct market/client analysis, monitor external trends and use insights to recommend data-driven practice strategies
* Support the overall working of the BD/Marketing team
Job requirements:
Need to have:
* 3-5 years’ experience across the full range of business development/marketing activities including preparing pitches and legal directory submissions preferably in the area of EU law
* Experience in developing practice and/or individual partner business plans
* Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across multiple teams in a multicultural environment
* Exceptional organisational, oral and written communication skills
* Attention to detail, commitment to excellence, solutions-oriented approach, able to handle multiple competing projects and deliver to tight deadlines
* Experience in BD in partner-led organisations, preference given to law firm experience
* Strong drafting skills
* Excellent commend of English
Nice to have:
* Knowledge of global economics and trade
* Experience in leveraging marketing technology and data tools for BD insights
* Experience in organising and promoting client events and other profile-raising activities
Compensation and benefits:
We offer a competitive remuneration and package based on experience and performance.
How to apply
Apply by submitting your CV and cover letter to recruitment@vbb.com with the mention of Business Development Manager - Trade in the subject line before 26th of October. Applications will be addressed on a rolling basis.