Business Development Manager

Van Bael & Bellis (VBB), an international law firm with headquarters in Brussels, is looking for a Business Development (BD) Manager to help shape the development and implementation of our BD strategy with a focus on our Corporate and Commercial practice. This person will be based in our Brussels office.

If you want to join an environment full of opportunities to develop personally and professionally as part of a small and dedicated team, then this could be the job for you!

Job description:

• Providing support to various partners and practices, with a focus on [Belgian] Corporate and Commercial
• Support the Head of Business Development in the development and implementation of BD/marketing processes, resources and strategies
• Progress these strategies for the Corporate and Commercial practices to increase cross-practice collaboration and client revenue
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships, internally and externally, at all levels
• Conduct market/client analysis, monitor external trends and use insights to recommend data-driven practice strategies
• Support the overall working of the BD/Marketing team

Job requirements:

Need to have:

• 3-5 years’ experience across the full range of business development/marketing activities including preparing pitches and legal directory submissions
• Experience in developing practice and/or individual partner business plans
• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across multiple teams in a multicultural environment
• Curiosity and driven to learn
• Exceptional organisational, oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail, commitment to excellence, solutions-oriented approach, able to handle multiple competing projects and deliver to tight deadlines
• Experience in BD in partner-led organisations, preference given to law firm experience
• Working levels of English, Dutch and French

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of the [Belgian] Corporate and Commercial sectors
• Experience in leveraging marketing technology and data tools for BD insights
• Experience in organising and promoting client events and other profile-raising activities

Compensation and benefits:

We offer a competitive remuneration and package based on experience and performance.

How to apply

Apply by submitting your CV and cover letter to recruitment@vbb.com with the mention of sanctions / export control associate in the subject line before 26th of August. Applications will be addressed on a rolling basis.