We are recruiting a Business Development Executive on a 12-month fixed term contract basis to join our Business Development and Marketing team in our Taunton office. As the Business Development Executive, you will be joining a friendly, and supportive team of 12. This is a highly varied role that will give you a unique opportunity to broaden your experience, you’ll be supporting with a host of activities that include networking events, research activities, supporting with client enquiries, and supporting with Business Development plans.
This is an exciting opportunity providing BD support to our high-profile Agriculture Sector, as well as other key stakeholders in our Taunton office. We welcome applications from candidates desiring part time work (22.5 hours per week).
Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:
Event Planning & Delivery
- Delivering high-quality client-facing events, including networking receptions, seminars, workshops and flagship events such as the Taunton Client Drinks Party.
- Coordinating all aspects of event planning and delivery, from invitations and registrations through to venue management and post-event follow-up.
- Ensuring excellent client experiences before, during and after events.
- Managing event budgets effectively and ensuring activities are delivered within agreed resources
Agriculture Sector & Business Development Support
- Supporting Clarke Willmott's Agriculture Sector through the organisation of attendance at agricultural shows, conferences, exhibitions and industry networking events.
- Coordinating, attending and minuting the Agriculture Sector and Taunton Office Monthly Business Development meetings.
- Helping to increase Clarke Willmott's visibility and profile within the agricultural community and the wider Taunton business market.
- Managing various sponsorship agreements and working with external providers to maximise benefits.
- Researching and recommending relevant networking, sponsorship and business development opportunities.
- Producing reports, attendee analysis and activity updates to support informed decision-making.
Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Building strong working relationships with partners, lawyers, clients, contacts and external suppliers.
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen relationships with clients, contacts and key stakeholders.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to ensure business development and marketing activity is delivered effectively and consistently.
- Bringing energy, initiative and new ideas to support client engagement, relationship building and business growth.
- Undertaking any other duties or responsibilities reasonably requested by your line manager or the Business Development and Marketing Director.
It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.
The role is right for you if:
- You enjoy building relationships and creating positive experiences for clients, contacts and colleagues.
- You are highly organised and can manage multiple projects, events and priorities simultaneously.
- You take pride in delivering high-quality work and paying attention to the details that make a difference.
- You are confident communicating with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
- You enjoy planning, coordinating and delivering successful events from start to finish.
- You are proactive, able to work independently and willing to take ownership of your responsibilities.
- You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- You enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
- You are comfortable using systems, data and reporting tools to monitor activity and measure success.
- You have a positive, enthusiastic and client-focused approach to your work.
- You are adaptable and thrive in a varied role where no two days are the same.
- You have an interest in agriculture, rural businesses or the local business community, or a desire to develop your knowledge in these areas.
- You are flexible and willing to work occasional early mornings, evenings and other out-of-hours commitments to support networking, hospitality and client events.
