Senior Marketing and Business Development Executive
Date: 17 Nov 2023
Location: Grand Cayman, KY, KY1-9001
Company: Walkers Global
Walkers is a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. 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.
Walkers treat everyone as the intelligent grown-ups they are. 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.
Overview of role
Walkers invites applications from suitably qualified Caymanians or Legal Residents for the Senior Marketing and Business Development Executive.
Positioned within the marketing department and working closely with the Communications, Events and Marketing Technology teams, the position plays a vital role in supporting the firm's strategic objectives to drive client wins, grow business relationships, increase competitive advantage and ultimately grow the firm's revenue and market share.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
- Supporting the Marketing and Business Development Manager in executing key initiatives from the relevant practice group business plans
- Coordinating market research as it relates to specific market segments, company types and industries
- Supporting the pitch process for new business
- Providing Business Development support to execute strategic marketing trips, conferences, seminars, sponsorships, events and assisting with the production of marketing collateral
- Collaborating with other key functions within the Marketing department such as the events team, communications team or MarTech team as well as colleagues in our other regions and offices to drive cross-regional initiatives
Education, Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Marketing, Business, Communications or Law
- Minimum of 3+ years of Marketing and/or Business Development experience in professional services or a law firm would be an asset
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong team player with a collaborative approach
- Strong research and analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Able to prioritise competing demands; excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability and willingness to occasionally work outside normal working hours
- Ability to travel occasionally to support conference sponsorships
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 starting salary at US$80,000.00
Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.
