Business Developer (m/f)
Full time - Lisbon, Portugal
As part of the Business Development & Client Care team, the Business Developer will be supporting the firm and team initiatives, namely internal or external business development projects. This will be a challenging but rewarding role; an excellent opportunity to someone with the ambition to succeed to take on a variety of projects and make a significant contribution in driving the firm forward.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Assisting in the overall implementation of the firm's business development plans, conducting research into clients, markets & competitors;
Gathering market intelligence;
Support the firm in its international activities;
Assisting in the pitch and RFPs processes, target new clients and support the development of key client programs;
Contribute to the continuous improvement of BD database processes and tools; and
General assistance in various other initiatives that intersect with other functional areas within the business development context.
Skills and Abilities:
Experience of working in a professional services environment is extremely valued;
Strong business development skills as well as experience of the pitch process is required;
Demonstrates to be innovative and an original thinker;
Shows good analytical skills and the ability to act upon information given;
Excellent attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills;
Demonstrates the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels with a high level of diplomacy and professionalism;
Bachelor's degree or Higher Education is required; and
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office tools, namely, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.