Client Development & Marketing Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to share with you! we are looking for a Client Development & Marketing Manager to join our small, dynamic team supporting the Middle East and Africa region. We are offering flexible location options, UAE/Jordan. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment while also being confident working independently.

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We're full service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we're equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we're purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We're ambitious for our clients, our communities and for you. Whether you're starting out on your career or well established, whether you're a lawyer or in business services. If you're looking for what's next, we are too.

Eversheds Sutherland's Middle East practice continues to go from strength to strength, and we are seeking a Client Development & Marketing Manager to help drive our ambitious growth plans. We are looking for a candidate who thrives in an environment where you are genuinely empowered to deliver creative and innovative client-facing programmes and projects. You will collaborate across all practice groups and sectors, working alongside some of the region's leading practitioners, leveraging your expertise to deliver innovative marketing solutions and continually raise our standards.

What to expect

As a Client Development & Marketing Manager, you will work with the Middle East & Africa Senior Client Development & Marketing Manager and the partnership to support growth through execution of our strategic plan and enhance the profile of the firm in the region.

This role is ideal for someone looking to take a big step in their career in an environment that is supportive and creative. A bright, can-do attitude is essential, along with an ability to influence senior decision makers, securing a mandate for your ideas.

We work smart and hard because we have a passion for our role in supporting one of the world's leading legal teams, and you will demonstrate a similar approach to your role.

Our team

You will be part of the Eversheds Sutherland global client development team, which plays a pivotal role at the heart of the firm's strategy. Within this, the Middle East and Africa team drives all client development and marketing activity across our seven offices in the region, ensuring consistency and excellence across practice groups and sectors.

You will work well individually and as part of a small team and will demonstrate our values daily. You will be analytical, enthusiastic and comfortable working with all levels of seniority and possess a strong work ethic. They will show an interest in regional & international affairs and how they affect global corporates.

This is an exciting role where you will demonstrate highly creative and committed ownership of marketing programmes and support the corporate group to achieve significant growth over the next three years.

Key responsibilities

• Working with the Middle East & Africa Senior Client Development & Marketing Manager and relevant regional partner stakeholders to drive forward the client relationship and business development strategy.
• Support in the development, implementation and delivery of campaigns using the full range of routes to market.
• Developing best in class, regionally focused, sales collateral (pitches and capability statements)
• Working with third parties on sponsorships and events
• Working collaboratively with other support functions internationally to provide a seamless service to the business.
• Provide direction on our corporate activities to other parts of the client development and marketing function.
• Design and production of internal written comms
• Championing CRM best practice amongst stakeholders
• Challenge traditional marketing techniques and embracing technology and cutting-edge approaches to drive connectivity with our client base
• Championing the use of the firm's sales training techniques as best practice across the teams

Skills & Experience

• Experience within a marketing role within professional services in the Middle East
• Proven experience in developing compelling pitches, proposals, and capability statements
• Track record of delivering, or supporting the delivery of marketing plans, campaigns and initiatives. This will include, but is not limited to:
• large-scale strategic events;
• client development programs;
• market segmentation and development
• A demonstrable commercial mindset, with experience of prioritising the right activities that deliver value to our business.

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What's in it for you

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We're fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement

Diversity and inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, Inclusive is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

For you, for your success. And for what's next.