Business Development Manager

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An exciting opportunity to join a leading law firm as a Business Development Manager. This role focuses on working closely with the fee earners to develop a go to market BD plan. Supported by a team of high performing execs, the role will work with the wider BD and marketing function to help the firm reach its growth targets.

• Develop and deliver BD/marketing plans that complement and drive forward the overarching sector strategy.
• Collaborate with sector BDMs and the wider marketing team to take products and services to market, create sales pipelines and support stakeholders in converting opportunities.
• Work with the marketing and campaigns team to design compelling sales and marketing campaigns with support from Knowledge, Communications and Campaign teams.
• Actively manage a pipeline of targets and use campaigns to generate new business leads. Provide BD/sales activity reports for your teams.
• Create and promote new legal products and services relevant for your sectors and service lines.
• Provide seamless BD support across the UK office network and in partnership with international alliance firms.
• Lead the development of compelling proposals/bids and pitch presentations with support from the Bids team.

• Graduate or equivalent, with proven business development experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong proposal and bid writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
• Highly commercial with a strong understanding of business issues.
• Experience with CRM systems and marketing technologies.
• Proactive, persistent, and a team player.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Marketing and Business Development

• Legal Services, Law Practice, and Professional Services