Position: Business Development Executive
Location: Dublin, Ireland - Hybrid
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.
Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.
What is it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join our Marketing as part of our financial services business in Dublin.
As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group's financial services offering, our Dublin office opened its doors in 2008. Located in the city centre, a commitment to service excellence and investment in our people quickly established Dublin as a regional hub where our 200+ teammates deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.
As part of our BD Support Services Team, you will be performing the below key duties:
Key Duties:
The Business Development Executive is a varied and wide-ranging role. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Core Responsibilities:
* Assisting with preparation and management of marketing plans and budgets;
* Supporting strategic business development research and analysis including targeted market research, trends identification and database analysis including leveraging cross-selling opportunities;
* Collaborating with senior BD department professionals on business development best practice and engaging in relevant internal business development meetings to drive subsequent actions;
* Supporting and helping to drive internal and external marketing campaigns with a strong focus on cross-selling and tracking and reporting results to senior members and key stakeholders;
* Conducting qualification research on leads received as a result of BD activities or campaigns and ensuring that relevant information is passed on to sales professionals in a timely manner;
* Liaising with marketing representatives across the Maples Group to identify cross-selling initiatives, to share best practice and to ensure that there is consistency and coordination of all business development and marketing efforts;
* Assisting in the preparation of proposals, marketing presentations and other materials as needed;
* Maintaining repository for client pitches and RFP's. Supporting the drafting of pitch proposals/RFPs and presentations for new business opportunities;
* Executing the coordination of marketing trips and participation at conferences, seminars and events;
* Providing general business development administrative support (processing invoices, maintaining trackers, taking minutes, filing, data entry etc.);
* Coordinating overseas marketing trips and participation at conferences, seminars and events;
* Assisting with the maintenance of the firm's CRM system including maintaining and updating all relevant target lists;
* Liaising with team members in other offices to ensure that there is consistency and coordination of all business development activities; and
* Carrying out any other duties which may from time to time be required.
Requirements
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
* A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or a related field is preferred;
* 3+ years' experience in professional services marketing, sales operations, or related legal or financial services industry;
* Ardent business acumen with superior data analysis skills to measure and report on business performance results and other strategic initiatives/ lead generating campaigns;
* Strong experience with CRM systems and superior proficiency in MS applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
* Comfortable following and reinforcing policies and procedures;
* Self-motivated with a tremendous can-do attitude;
* Self-starting with a proactive approach and a supportive team player attitude;
* Possess the Initiative to work independently in a self-directed environment.
Benefits & Rewards
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
* Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
* Competitive vacation packages
* Educational assistance and professional development programmes
* Pension plan
* Life insurance
* Travel insurance
* Global mental wellness programme
* Sports clubs and social events
About the Maples Group
Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
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