JOB TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Our client a reputable law firm located in Lagos is seeking a Business Development Officer who will assist the Business Development Manager with the development of the firm’s profile and also to develop the firm’s existing and prospective businesses. To plan, coordinate, and implement the firm’s practice groups’, and individual lawyer’s activities with respect to marketing, business development, public relations, and client services. The objective is to increase visibility and brand recognition to strengthen and expand the firm’s client base. Observe confidentiality of client and firm matters.

Responsibilities:

 Strategic Planning and Implementation
 Budgeting
 Media/Public Relations
 Advertising
 Preparing Newsletters, Brochures and Promotional Materials
 Photography, Logos, and Promotional Products.
 Tracking and Reporting
 Website and Social Media
 Event Planning/Coordination and Gifts.
 Sponsorships and Speaking Engagements
 Coaching/Training Lawyers
 Other duties as assigned.

Demands of the Job:

 Ability and willingness to work long hours
 Ability to work with minimal/no supervision
 Ability to multi-task with minimal or no errors
 Understands the needs and expectations of law firm clients
 Ability to be innovative in developing key marketing and business development methods
 Must be willing and available to travel between the firm’s different offices as needed and required by the position’s specific duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

 Bachelor of Science or Art (B.Sc. or BA) minimum
 Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) optional
 Specialized marketing or business operations courses like (Diploma in Marketing Communication, Diploma in Digital Marketing, Certificate in Marketing, etc.) required.

Required Experience:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Marketing Communications/Digital Marketing

Required Personality:
Confident, energetic, articulate and hardworking with a desire to excel and a passion for the work. Candidate must demonstrate initiative, be highly organized, able to manage multiple projects while prioritizing work assignments, and able to work well with lawyers and staff at all levels in the organization.

Job Specification:

Candidate must have a good knowledge of:
-Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
-Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
-Adobe Acrobat Pro
-Website content management systems (e.g. Word Press)
-Familiar with SEO and Google Analytics

Skills:

-Excellent communication and presentation skills.
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Excellent writing skills
-Good organization, communication and research skills
-Absolute command of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
-Familiarity with Digital Marketing Tools
-Ability to write effectively for public relations and other purposes, for audiences inside and outside the firm
-Ability to prepare written materials, to support and to follow-up marketing opportunities for the firm and for individual lawyers
-Organizational skills with an attention to detail.

apply online at http://enternations.com/thread/456/vacancy-business-development-officer-lagos