Head of Brussels Marketing

Ryder Reid have been instructed by a leading US law firm to recruit a Head of Brussels Marketing to manage all the Business Development and Marketing activity for their Brussels office. The Head of Brussels Marketing will report into the Director of Client Development based in the US and will support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives across the EU region. The Head of Brussels Marketing will take responsibility for a wide spectrum of client development, marketing and profile raising activities. These will include working with group leaders on the development of business development plans; coordinating responses to RFPS; identifying trends with the goal of converting them into opportunities; providing coaching to partners; overseeing the production of marketing materials; and thought leadership projects. The Head of Brussels Marketing will also supervise and manage the Brussels-based Business Development Executive.

The ideal candidate for the Head of Brussels Marketing position will be degree-educated, and have strong experience working within the BD/ Marketing function of a Law firm at Manager level. You must also have experience of managing another professional, or team of professionals. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with a proactive attitude and the ability to work to tight deadlines. You must be confident, results-orientated and commercial, with the gravitas to influence the partners. Fluency in English is essential, with fluency in French and/or Dutch being highly desirable.