Shanghai Marketing and Business Development Coordinator (One-Year Contractor)

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We are currently recruiting for a Marketing and Business Development Coordinator (one-year contract) to join Hogan Lovells Cadwalader in Shanghai.  The successful candidate will provide administrative and tactical support across a broad range of marketing and business development initiatives for the Shanghai office and the wider China Practice.

Working closely with the M&BD team members across Shanghai and Greater China, as well as regional and global practice groups, this role offers broad exposure to business development and marketing initiatives within a global professional services environment, with a particular focus on proposal development, marketing collateral creation and event management.

This role will report to (Senior) M&BD Manager based in Hong Kong, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the local, regional and global M&BD teams to support all aspects of the business development and marketing activities in China.

SCOPE OF THE WORK

• Business Proposals - Work closely with the partners and the M&BD team and to manage all aspects of the RFPs and proposal process including drafting credentials statements, preparing client proposals and presentations in Chinese and English.

• Event Management - Coordinate and support a wide range of clients and firm events including seminars and conferences, panel discussions, speaking engagements, reception and networking events.

• Legal Directory Submissions & Awards -  Assist with the preparation and coordination of submissions,  interviews and related materials for legal directories, industry awards and other external surveys.

• Marketing Collateral – Maintain and update a full suite of marketing materials, including office and practice profiles, lawyers' profiles, experience lists and other client-facing collateral.

• External Communications - Support the regional M&BD team to coordinate public relations opportunities, including article placement and coordinating media interviews.

• Knowledge and Data Management – Maintain key business development systems and databases, ensuring the credentials representative experience, lawyers bios and client relationship information kept up-to-date.  Prior knowledge of using Foundation and InterAction is plus but not necessary.

• Client Development - Support the implementation of the regional client development programmes and client relationship initiative.

• Digital Marketing – Work with colleagues across China to maintain web content and support the management of the firm’s WeChat official account and other digital marketing activities.

• Research & Special Projects - Assist with special projects and undertake client, industry, competitor and market research as required.

• Administration Support - Provide general administrative to the M&BD team and assist with arrangements for visiting partners and other BD activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in business administration, marketing or law.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in business development and marketing, preferably in a professional services environment.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationship across all levels of the firm.

• Highly organised, with excellent project management and coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Attention to detail, including strong drafting and proofreading skills.

• Ability to perform under pressure, both independently and as part of a wider regional and global team.

• Consistent positive attitude with a "can do" mentality.

• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and fluctuating workloads.

• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.

• Advanced PC skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and ability to learn new IT skills such as InterAction and other database systems.

• Spoken English/Mandarin and written English/Chinese are essential.