Business Development Executive

Position: Business Development Executive

Location: Dublin, Ireland - Hybrid

Company: Maples Group

The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.

We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. Our inclusive culture enables people to be themselves at work while delivering their best work. You will be part of a global team that supports clients worldwide and works across Maples Group offices.

We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join our Marketing team as part of our financial services business in Dublin. As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group's financial services offering, our Dublin office opened its doors in 2008. Located in the city centre, Dublin serves as a regional hub where our 200+ teammates deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our legal services colleagues. You will be part of the BD Support Services Team, performing key duties described below.

• Assisting with preparation and management of marketing plans and budgets
• Supporting strategic business development research and analysis, including targeted market research, trends identification, and database analysis, leveraging cross-selling opportunities
• Collaborating with senior BD professionals on business development best practices and attending internal BD meetings to drive actions
• Supporting and helping to drive internal and external marketing campaigns with a focus on cross-selling and tracking/reporting results to senior members and key stakeholders
• Conducting qualification research on leads from BD activities or campaigns and passing relevant information to sales in a timely manner
• Liaising with marketing across the Maples Group to identify cross-selling initiatives and ensure consistency of BD/marketing efforts
• Assisting in preparing proposals, marketing presentations and other materials as needed
• Maintaining a repository for client pitches and RFPs; drafting pitches, proposals and presentations for new business opportunities
• Coordinating marketing trips and participation at conferences, seminars and events
• Providing general BD administrative support (processing invoices, trackers, minutes, filing, data entry, etc.)
• Maintaining CRM data and lists; coordinating with colleagues in other offices to ensure consistency of BD activities
• Carrying out other duties as required

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or a related field is preferred
• 3+ years' experience in professional services marketing, sales operations, or related legal or financial services industry
• Strong business acumen with data analysis skills to measure and report on performance and campaigns
• Experience with CRM systems and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to follow and reinforce policies and procedures
• Self-motivated with a proactive, can-do attitude and a team-first mindset
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed environment

• Competitive vacation and other benefits depending on location
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Pension plan and life insurance
• Travel insurance and global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown into a leading professional services firm offering fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management, and legal services across multiple jurisdictions.

You can learn more on our corporate website, Careers page or LinkedIn.

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