Business Development Executive

Location Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester

Hybrid working

Under the leadership of the Director of Business Development & Marketing (BD & M), the department provides a broad range of support to the wider firm across business development, bids, marketing, communications and events. The team comprises 19 individuals and works closely with partners, client account leads and sector heads to drive sustainable growth for the firm.

This is a hands-on role within a busy and collaborative Business Development & Marketing team. The Business Development Executive will work closely with Business Development Managers (BDMs), and lawyers to help win work, develop client relationships, and strengthen the firm’s position as a go-to adviser in all sectors. The role is suited to someone who has experience of working at BD Executive level within a law firm or professional services environment and is looking to further develop their skills and experience whilst managing multiple work streams.

Under the guidance of the BDMs and senior colleagues, the postholder will take responsibility for delivering agreed BD activities, supporting on work winning campaigns, client development, and contributing insight and ideas. This position offers exposure across all sectors of the firm and the opportunity to make a visible contribution. This role can be based out of any of our regional offices, including Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.

We operate a hybrid working model with this role requiring 2 days a week in the office.

• Working with BDMs to deliver sector and client plans, taking responsibility for agreed initiatives and ensuring delivery against objectives.
• Develop effective working relationships with partners, client account leads and other stakeholders, contributing ideas and challenging constructively where appropriate.
• Attend sector and client meetings as required, proactively progressing actions and follow-ups.
• Build relationships with external partners to support sector and brand development and commercial opportunities.

• Review, analyse and interpret client and sector performance data, identifying trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations, making clear and practical recommendations to BDMs and senior stakeholders.
• Support the production of financial reports and client account data, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Use AI tools and work with specialist teams to undertake competitor research and market analysis.

• Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of work-winning campaigns, thought leadership programmes and targeted communications.
• Collate content for external newsletters, alerts and updates.
• Work with BDMs and sector teams to ensure activity is tracked, measured and followed up effectively.

• Manage and maintain the firm’s CV library, ensuring quality, consistency and timely updates.
• Work alongside BDMs to coordinate submissions including awards, surveys and legal directories, collating content, managing deadlines and liaising with stakeholders.
• Support the BDMs and bids team with collating content for proposals.

• Support the firm’s programme of events, including seminars, webinars, conferences and hospitality.
• Work closely with the Events Manager to help deliver one of the firm’s sector Diploma programmes.

• Work with sector teams to ensure client and contact information is accurately captured within the firm’s CRM system and used effectively.
• Proficient use of reporting tools to access, interpret and present financial data
• Collaborate with the Senior CRM Executive to maintain data quality, GDPR compliance and support ongoing CRM development projects.

The successful candidate is likely to be working in a Business Development Executive role within a law firm or professional services environment and will be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant experience in business development or a related role within professional services.
• Experience of working with…