BD & Marketing Manager (Corporate) – London

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a BD & Marketing Manager to drive business development initiatives in their London office. The candidate will execute strategic BD plans, manage client relationships, and oversee pitching processes to enhance the firm's profile in the corporate sector.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ experience in BD and marketing at a law firm or relevant professional services firm.
• Experience managing relationships with key clients.
• Proven ability to create high-quality client documents under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute sector business and client plans collaboration with the Group Leader.
• Drive the Client Feedback Programme across the Corporate practice.
• Manage the pitch process and related materials for increased client engagement.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Pitching

Attention to Detail

Strategic Planning

Job description

Home BD & Marketing Manager (Corporate) – London

BD & Marketing Manager (Corporate) – London

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 01/08/2023

Blue Legal has partnered with a prominent international law firm to hire a BD Manager for the firm’s London office. As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the firm’s Corporate Practice, driving day-to-day BD initiatives aligned with sector strategy. Your responsibilities will include pitching, organizing events, supporting practice marketing (CVs, credential requests, training, group updates), and overseeing the work of one advisor.

The Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Group Leader to execute sector business and client plans.
• Plan and implement practice-specific BD initiatives related to client targeting, product promotion, profile raising, and new business development.
• Drive the Client Feedback Programme across the Corporate practice.
• Act as the point of contact for partners, handling all pitch requests, delivering high-quality first drafts, and overseeing the entire pitch process.
• Responsible for profile-raising efforts and executing relevant communication and campaigns to enhance the practice profile and brand awareness among key clients.
• Promote increased collaboration across the Corporate division globally, facilitating cross-border cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• Proactively participate in sector/client activities to identify cross-selling opportunities, new business prospects, and maintain existing relationships.
• Lead client relationship management and implement the Client Insights Programme across priority sector clients.
• Manage sector credentials and pitch content, including web pages, sector brochures, and other collateral materials.

The Candidate:

• At least 4 years of experience in a busy BD and marketing role at a law firm or relevant professional services firm.
• Demonstrable experience in managing relationships with key clients effectively.
• Experience in pitching and creating client documents under tight deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Understanding of operating within a partnership environment.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or a high-profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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