Global Legal BD Manager: Strategy, Pitches & Growth

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd.; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social security package

Attractive pension scheme

Health and work-life balance benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd. is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its integrated Business Development, Marketing, and Communications team in Geneva or Zurich.

You will act as a strategic advisor across offices, driving revenue growth, client acquisition, and market positioning while coordinating across cross-border teams. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, Marketing, and Communications, you will lead pitches, manage RFPs, identify cross-selling opportunities,

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or law.
• 5–7 years of progressive business development experience in professional services.
• Strong commercial acumen with credibility to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent cross-border project management and delivery capabilities.
• Native or bilingual English; working proficiency in French or German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Align practice group strategy with firm growth objectives and advise partners.
• Lead pitches, RFPs, and client presentations, defining value propositions.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and manage client targeting campaigns.
• Coordinate directory submissions and interview prep for partners.
• Evaluate sponsorships and events to maximize brand visibility and ROI.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Revenue growth focus

Education

University degree in business administration

Marketing or communications or law

Tools

CRM systems

Presentation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd. is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its integrated Business Development, Marketing, and Communications team in Geneva or Zurich.

You will act as a strategic advisor across offices, driving revenue growth, client acquisition, and market positioning while coordinating across cross-border teams. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, Marketing, and Communications, you will lead pitches, manage RFPs, identify cross-selling opportunities,