The B2B Marketing and BD Executive will have a
wide array of responsibilities and the opportunity to directly
influence the way marketing initiatives are developed and implemented.
Responsibilities:
Business Development,
Planning and Budget
Work with the partners to craft,
monitor, and execute the Cairo office BD/marketing plan and budget
to support demonstrable growth
Work with the firm's partners and
lawyers responding to Requests for Proposals (RFP) with the
provision of tailored proposals
Support with deal collection
activities and maintaining the practice and industry capability statements
Directories, Awards & League Tables
Manage Cairo office input for
annual legal directory submissions and nominations for industry awards
Use the deal collection process to
support the submission of deals to industry league tables
Communications and Events
Supervise and manage Conference
organization, seminars/webinars, and social events including
managing lawyers' events and attendance
Work alongside the firm's regional
MENA Comms lead on internal office announcements and external
communications including social media and press releases
Share Global/Regional
campaigns/reports on the Cairo social media channels, particularly
LinkedIn. Work with lawyers and partners to develop and enhance
their social media presence
Oversee the Cairo office pages on
bakermckenzie.com and other external websites
Sponsorships/Memberships
Manage and supervise Amcham
ADHOC projects, client
projects, CSR
Ad hoc strategic office projects,
any client care-related projects (CSR and D&I initiatives e.g.
B-green and Bakerwomen)
Skills and Experience:
Graduate degree in business, or
related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience
Experience working in a
Professional Services environment, with experience leading
BD/marketing for a practice group, service line, or industry group
would be preferable
Excellent oral and written
communication skills
Excellent writing skills and
ability to prepare specialized written materials such as client proposals
Ability to effectively manage
competing priorities
Strong judgment and ability to make
well-reasoned independent decisions
Advanced understanding of strategic
marketing and communications
Self-motivated and independent,
able to work with a minimum of supervision
Comfortable working across multiple
cultures and time zones in a matrix organization
Strong interpersonal skills,
including pleasant nature and ability to influence others
High degree of attention to detail
Personal qualities
These personal qualities represent the
shared characteristics of high performers across Baker McKenzie,
regardless of job level and location.
Know-how
Demonstrates the ability to identify the
real issue, and to anticipate requirements and potential
consequences; distills a range of possibilities by thinking in a
considered, prudent manner
Has the capacity to take on new ideas
and develop knowledge and think holistically about business and
address media, analyst, employee, and client audiences
Able to move through a variety of tasks
requiring different approaches, knowledge, and expertise, with the
agility of mind and capacity for analysis and synthesis
Dedication
Driven by a strong personal sense of
integrity and upholds exemplary quality standards
Prepares thoroughly, takes
responsibility, uses initiative, and is self-reliant to ensure
work progresses to the fullest extent possible
Hardworking and diligent with a keen
understanding of client demands
Demonstrates composure when dealing with
difficult situations
Personal Impact
Uses complex, coordinated
influencing/negotiation strategies, adapted to people,
organizations, and/or the situation, e.g. networks
Leverages direct reports to facilitate
increased collaboration across the organization
Builds partnerships based on a common
agreement that acknowledges individual differences but creates a
new commonality beyond root belief large-scale
Creates a positive impression at all
times; develops relationships through collaboration and reciprocity
Negotiates to achieve mutually
satisfactory outcomes; shows good judgment on when to stand strong
and when to compromise
Invests in, nurtures, and builds a
network of productive relationships
Humanity
Respectful to others, regardless of
their position, and earns the respect of others by being
transparent
Has care and concern for others and a
genuine interest in others as people
Treats delicate or confidential issues
with discretion
ABOUT BAKER MCKENZIE
Complex business challenges require an
integrated response across different markets, sectors, and areas of
law. Baker McKenzie's client solutions provide seamless advice,
underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise, as well as
first-rate local market knowledge. Across more than 70 offices
globally, Baker McKenzie works alongside our clients to deliver
solutions for a connected world.
We are committed to promoting diversity
and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected
in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from
diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage
the best people -- regardless of race, religion, or belief if any,
gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or age --
to fulfill their professional aspirations with us.
