Business Development Executive - Hong Kong

My client, a top tier UK law firm is currently looking to hire a Business Development Assistant for their Hong Kong office. The purpose of the role is to help drive, along with the Hong Kong based Business Development Executive, the strategic business development plan that exists for the APAC region, which has the aim to increase the number of profitable relationships across the firm and contribute to the implementation of brand building activities. You will assist their lawyers in Hong Kong and across APAC to develop profitable client relationships. Specifically, you will assist with the production of panel and project/transactional tenders/proposals for clients in the Infrastructure, Energy, Advanced Manufacturing & Technology, and Financial Services Sectors both in Hong Kong and throughout APAC. 　

The role sits within the APAC Business Development team which comprises individuals currently based in Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing.　

Qualifications: 　

Degree qualified 　

Relevant Experience: 　

· 1-2 years’ experience in managing bids and providing advice on approach　

· Services sector experience preferred especially with an Infrastructure and/or Energy element　

· Experience of undertaking a similar role in a partnership environment　

· Excellent writing skills and attention to detail　

· Strong document production skills (MS Word)　

· Excellent project and time management skills - with ability to juggle competing priorities 　

· Native or near-native English, conversant in Cantonese preferred　

· Experience with CRM tools preferred　

· Events management experience desirable