Marketing and Business Development Administrator (Americas)

Overview of role

Walkers invites applications from suitably qualified Caymanians or Residents with Employment Rights only for the above position.

We are inviting applications from enthusiastic and talented candidates for a new role within our Marketing, Business Development and Communications team in the Cayman Islands. This role would suit someone who is ambitious and looking for a dynamic opportunity to develop their skills and build a career in Marketing & Business Development.

The Marketing & Business Development Administrator (Americas) will support the Marketing & Business Development Manager and Executive for the Americas, playing a central role in supporting our practice groups across the region in the execution of their marketing and business development strategies. They will work on a range of activities that enhance the practice groups' profile externally, as well as supporting on business growth opportunities for the Americas regional offices. The successful candidate will contribute directly to the success of our Marketing & Business Development function in the Americas.

Walkers is a leading international law and professional services firm. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We take a grown-up approach to getting the job done – trusting and empowering our people to deliver consistently, and enabling them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world we operate in.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Coordinating client and market research to feed into marketing and business development plans as it relates to specific market segments, company types and industries
• Coordination of international marketing trips, including researching targets and meeting venues, maintaining trip itineraries and assisting with travel arrangements
• Preparation of pitches, presentations, and other marketing collateral for use at client meetings, seminars or conferences
• Development and maintenance of CRM data for the firm's newsletters, alerts, invitations, and other direct marketing pieces
• Supporting the preparation of directory submissions, client references, and awards nominations
• Coordination of the marketing and business development master schedule for the Americas region
• Processing of all vendor invoices for the Americas region
• On the ground support for events and conferences including coordination of client gift bag and other merchandise
• Responsible for the coordination of client gifts

Education, Skills & Experience

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Educated to degree level from a recognised university
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to developing a career in Marketing & Business Development
• A strong written and verbal communicator with native level English language
• A quick learner and self-starter, with strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Organised and able to manage and deliver to strict deadlines
• Competent in the MS Office suite and have a good working knowledge of social media channels
• Keen interest in marketing and business development trends
• Able and willing to work outside normal working hours/days on occasion
• Previous experience in a Marketing team and/or Professional or Financial Services environment would be an advantage.

Compensation Data

Walkers offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, including a discretionary performance based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance for employees and 5 weeks' vacation. Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience with a salary range of US$55,000.00 TO US$60,000.00. 

Please note that Walkers will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the closing of the role.