Regional Senior Business Development Executive

<p> </p><strong><span>Position: Senior Business Development Executive (SBDE)</span></strong><strong><span>Location: Dublin – Hybrid</span></strong>The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. We hire smart and sharpen smarter, arming talent with best-in-class resources and skills. With 16 locations across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.The Maples Group looks to add a Dublin-based Senior Business Development Executive (SBDE) to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.<span><u>Who We Seek</u></span>Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.<strong><u>About the Role</u></strong>The Senior Business Development Executive (SBDE) reports to the Regional Business Development Manager with indirect reporting lines to the Head of Business Development &amp; Client Relations and other MaplesFS senior professionals. The successful individual will be responsible for business development, client relationship management and marketing event senior-level support for a large cross section of Fund Services business units globally.<u>Responsibilities</u>The SBDE will work collaboratively within a global marketing team that provides integrated marketing support for MaplesFS and the wider Maples Group and will assist with the below responsibilities:-Conducting strategic business development research and analysis including target market research, trends identification and database analysis including leveraging cross-selling opportunities;-Advising senior 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; tracking and reporting results to senior members;-Liaising with marketing department representatives across the Maples group to identify revenue generation opportunities, help drive strategic initiatives, share best practices and ensure consistency of service delivery/coordination throughout business development efforts;-Maintaining repository for client pitches and RFP's. Drafting of pitch proposals/RFPs for new business opportunities;-Coordinating marketing trips and participation at conferences, seminars and events;-Preparing and managing annual marketing/business plans and budgets;-Conducting ongoing reviews and reports of budgets and analysing marketing spend to measure results<strong><u>What You Bring</u></strong>In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:-Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business management or a related field; and 5+ years of experience in marketing, business development, sales operations, or related field with knowledge of the financial services industry is preferred.-Experience with CRM systems, as well as being highly proficient in MS applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint;-Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of senior management and staff;-Superior analytical skills with proficiency in measuring and monitoring results of campaigns and specialised marketing programmes;-Advanced project, time management and organisational skills with acute attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;-Amenable to following and reinforcing policies and procedures whilst also being flexible to change/evolution;-Self-motivated with a proactive solutions-oriented attitude, and highly adept at collaborating within a robust one-team environment;<strong><u>Benefits &amp; Rewards</u></strong>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:<ul><li>Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)</li><li>Competitive vacation packages</li><li>Educational assistance and professional development programmes</li><li>Pension plan</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Travel insurance</li><li>Global mental wellness programme</li><li>Sports clubs and social events</li></ul><stron