Marketing and Business Development Executive (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract).

Walkers is a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

At Walkers, our people are our greatest asset. They shape our culture, differentiate us from our competitors and are central to our clients’ decision to work with us. We foster a high-performing yet collaborative and supportive environment, underpinned by a pragmatic and empowering approach. Equality and diversity are integral to our global identity and to our ambition to be an employer of choice.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing and business development professional to support business growth across the Americas region. Working closely with the Marketing & Business Development Manager and wider team, the successful candidate will support the delivery of business development and marketing initiatives, assist with identifying client and market opportunities, and help ensure activity is aligned with the firm’s objectives. This is a six-month fixed-term contract position providing additional support and continuity within the Americas Marketing & Business Development team during a period of planned leave.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Support the development and implementation of business development and marketing plans and budgets across our service lines, under the guidance of the Marketing & Business Development Manager.
• Conduct client and market research to inform targeting strategies and identify growth opportunities as it relates to specific markets, practices and industries.
• Support the planning and execution of business development trips, conferences and events, ensuring activity aligns with agreed business objectives, and assist with post-activity evaluation and reporting.
• Assist with the creation and ongoing development of effective targeting lists for each of the service lines using the firm’s CRM and marketing tools.
• Collaborate with the wider global Marketing and Business Development teams to support cross-selling initiatives, share best practice and help maintain consistency and coordination across business development and marketing activity.
• Coordinate the preparation of directory submissions, client references and award nominations, working with relevant internal stakeholders and external advisers.
• Support the development and maintenance of marketing collateral that effectively communicates and differentiates the firm’s offerings.

• Prepare pitches, presentations, and other marketing collateral for use at client meetings, seminars or conferences

• Occasionally provide on the ground support for events and conferences.

• Assist with the preparation of recurring marketing reports to measure the performance of marketing and business development activities and help inform future activity.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, ideally in marketing, business or communications is essential.
• A minimum of two years of marketing and/or business development experience, ideally within the finance or professional services sector. Experience in a law firm is desirable.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is essential. Working knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams for collaboration and document management would be beneficial.
• Experience using CRM tools, such as InterAction, and an interest in using data and reporting tools, such as Power BI, to support business development decision-making would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of mailing platforms, such as Vuture, and pitch creation tools, such as PitchPerfect, is desirable.
• Knowledge of website content management systems and familiarity with AI-enhanced productivity tools, such as Microsoft Copilot or similar, would be beneficial.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when required