Senior Regional Business Development Executive

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ethiopia.

📋 Description

• Assist in the execution of the regional clients and markets strategy, implementing agreed initiatives and monitoring progress.

• Aid in the regional implementation of firm-wide sector and key client initiatives.

• Contribute to enhancing both internal and external brand recognition of Dentons Africa through consistent regional marketing efforts and firm-wide campaigns.

• Create and update regional materials, including the Africa brochure, web pages, and leadership biographies, ensuring content remains current and accurate.

• Support the preparation and execution of Africa Region Meetings and Conventions, including the development of agenda materials, logistical arrangements, and speaker coordination.

• Oversee regional updates across the region's and Global social media channels.

• Assist in the annual directory and awards submissions, particularly for Chambers Africa-wide and the African Legal Awards.

• Facilitate the coordination of pan-African pitches and proposals, gathering input from referral firms as needed.

• Collaborate with country BD leads to collect inputs and coordinate on regional and global marketing campaigns.

• Establish and nurture trusted relationships with colleagues throughout the region.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in business development, marketing, or communications, preferably within a professional services or legal setting.

• Strong writing and organizational abilities; experience in coordinating across multiple offices or jurisdictions.

• Solid administrative background.

• High proficiency in English; proficiency in French is a significant advantage.

• A strong passion for delivering data-driven insights.

• Enthusiastic about enhancing processes with rigor and precision, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.

• A genuine, transparent, and methodical approach with a strong emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to procedures.

• A collaborative team player who is engaged, approachable, and accessible, providing dependable and responsive service while meeting deadlines.

• Solutions-oriented with robust problem-solving and analytical skills; capable of identifying issues and proposing practical solutions.

• Ability to perform under pressure and manage competing demands, responding to ad hoc requests alongside critical or time-sensitive deliverables.

• Self-motivated and resilient in a dynamic work environment, able to work proactively without daily supervision.

• Experience in a professional services firm is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• The remuneration and benefits package will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience and the country of employment.

• Equal Opportunities

• Dentons is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. If you have a disability and believe any aspect of the recruitment process or the job may pose challenges compared to a non-disabled individual, please inform us promptly. We can then discuss reasonable adjustments that may be made to the recruitment process or the position itself.

• The above description is intended to outline the general content and requirements of the job performance. It should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.