Business Development Manager

Schellenberg Wittmer is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its integrated Business Development, Marketing, and Communications team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Business Development, Marketing, and Communications, you will act as a strategic advisor to practice groups and individual partners, driving revenue growth, client acquisition, and market positioning across our Geneva, Zurich, and Singapore offices.

This position can be based in either Geneva or Zurich, with regular travel expected between both offices.

• Practice Group Strategy & Advisory: Alignment with two of the firm's main practices group to develop, execute, and monitor annual business development and client acquisition plans aligned with firm-wide growth objectives.
• Pitch & Proposal Management: Lead the end-to-end preparation of strategic pitches, RFPs, and tailored client presentations, defining the value proposition and market differentiators.
• Client Relationship Management & Targeting: Identify cross-selling opportunities, support partner-led client targeting campaigns, and leverage CRM and market intelligence to track pipeline health, win/loss ratios, and conversion metrics.
• Directories & League Tables: Legal directory submission process (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500) for designated practice groups, ensuring compelling positioning and effective interview preparation for partners.
• Market Initiatives & Sponsor ships: Evaluate, negotiate, and execute high-impact sponsor ships, industry memberships, and targeted client events to maximize brand visibility and commercial return on investment.

• University degree in business administration, marketing, communications, law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive business development experience within a commercial law firm or professional services firm or international organization with international exposure.
• Strong commercial acumen with the credibility, diplomacy, and gravitas required to influence senior stakeholders in a partnership structure.
• Exceptional project management capabilities with the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple cross-border teams.
• Native or fully bilingual proficiency in English; professional working proficiency in French or German is required, with full trilingual fluency being a strong asset.
• Advanced proficiency in CRM systems, presentation software, and data analysis tools to track and report on commercial performance.

Attractive working conditions: A modern working environment, a comprehensive social security package, an attractive pension scheme with fair cost sharing, and a wide range of benefits supporting health and work-life balance

Team spirit & collegial atmosphere: You will join a committed, dynamic, and supportive team characterized by mutual trust, professionalism, and a respectful, collaborative culture

A future-oriented employer: As a leading business law firm with an international focus, we offer an inspiring professional environment and the opportunity to actively shape your career within a firm known for its strong reputation, clear values, and sustainable outlook

Jennifer Funk, Human Resources, Zurich, will be pleased to receive your application documents and is available to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you!

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.