We are recruiting a Business Development and Marketing Advisor to support the firm’s business development and marketing activities across Morocco and across a selection of the firm’s key sectors, in line with the firm’s strategy.
Reporting Line
Head of Morocco Office
Business Development and Marketing Director (Dubai)
Requirements & Personal Attributes
- Bachelor degree, preferably in Business Administration, marketing, law or journalism (or equivalent).
- Excellent written and verbal communication in French and Arabic. English speaking and writing proficiency.
- Good communication skills with an ability to “think on your feet”.
- Meticulous attention to detail with a pro-active, ‘can do’ attitude.
- Ability to be creative and think outside the box.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and responsibilities on a daily basis.
- Able to remain focused and effective under pressure.
- Enthusiastic team player.
- Flexible, dependable attitude as there will be a requirement to work outside of office hours and to support the wider team as and when required.
- All basic Microsoft Office skills, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Background in legal services or professional services would be advantageous but not essential
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategy and business planning
Support the team in Morocco with their business plans and execution of these plans.Support the assigned key sector groups with their business plans and execution of these plans.Keep track of progress of business plans and BD activities.Analysis and research
Actively develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Morocco office’s clients and market through extensive internal and external research.Monitor, analyse and communicate market, industry and competitive trends for the Morocco office.Monitor, analyse and communicate market, industry and competitive trends for the assigned sector group.New business and client development
Work together with Partners and Senior Associates in Morocco to win new work.Work together with sector heads and Key Client Partners to win new work.Draft proposals and responses to RFPs and formal tenders for the Morocco office.Assist with the execution of the Key Client Programme for our Morocco office.Assist with the execution of the Client Listening Programme if this involves the Morocco office.Build and maintain relationships with the firm’s referral network for our Morocco office.Attend relevant industry and networking events.Profile raising
Work closely with the marketing team to implement marketing activities in line with business plans and the firm’s strategy, including profile raising of the Morocco office as well as individuals (partners) within that office and for the assigned sector.Draft directory submissions and sit in with directory interviews.Initiate, organise and attend key industry events and actively look out for new work.Pro-actively look out for opportunities for collaboration, with for example universities, governments, business councils, embassies etc. with the aim to develop brand awareness.Create and update marketing collateral related to the Morocco office.Setup and maintain local social media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram).Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.
We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.
Al Tamimi & Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.