Marketing and Business Development Coordinator

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We are currently recruiting for a Marketing and Business Development Coordinator (9 month contract) to join Hogan Lovells Cadwalader in Shanghai.  The successful candidate will provide administrative and tactical support across a broad range of marketing and business development initiatives for the Shanghai office and the wider China Practice.

Working closely with the M&BD team members across Shanghai and Greater China, as well as regional and global practice groups, this role offers broad exposure to business development and marketing initiatives within a global professional services environment, with a particular focus on proposal development, marketing collateral creation and event management.

This role will report to (Senior) M&BD Manager based in Hong Kong, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the local, regional and global M&BD teams to support all aspects of the business development and marketing activities in China.

SCOPE OF THE WORK

• Business Proposals - Work closely with the partners and the M&BD team and to manage all aspects of the RFPs and proposal process including drafting credentials statements, preparing client proposals and presentations in Chinese and English.
• Event Management - Coordinate and support a wide range of clients and firm events including seminars and conferences, panel discussions, speaking engagements, reception and networking events.
• Legal Directory Submissions & Awards - Assist with the preparation and coordination of submissions, interviews and related materials for legal directories, industry awards and other external surveys.
• Marketing Collateral – Maintain and update a full suite of marketing materials, including office and practice profiles, lawyers' profiles, experience lists and other client-facing collateral.
• External Communications - Support the regional M&BD team to coordinate public relations opportunities, including article placement and coordinating media interviews.
• Knowledge and Data Management – Maintain key business development systems and databases, ensuring the credentials representative experience, lawyers bios and client relationship information kept up-to-date. Prior knowledge of using Foundation and InterAction is plus but not necessary.
• Client Development - Support the implementation of the regional client development programmes and client relationship initiative.
• Digital Marketing – Work with colleagues across China to maintain web content and support the management of the firm’s WeChat official account and other digital marketing activities.
• Research & Special Projects - Assist with special projects and undertake client, industry, competitor and market research as required.
• Administration Support - Provide general administrative to the M&BD team and assist with arrangements for visiting partners and other BD activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in business administration, marketing or law.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in business development and marketing, preferably in a professional services environment. Candidates with legal support or legal secretarial experience at an international law firm and a strong interest in pursuing an M&BD career are also welcome to apply.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationship across all levels of the firm.
• Highly organised, with excellent project management and coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Attention to detail, including strong drafting and proofreading skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure, both independently and as part of a wider regional and global team.
• Consistent positive attitude with a "can do" mentality.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and fluctuating workloads.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Advanced PC skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and ability to learn new IT skills such as InterAction and other database systems.
• Spoken English/Mandarin and written English/Chinese are essential.