Business development - Assistant manager (global role – in a virtual working environment)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading professional services network as an Assistant Manager in a global virtual environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to international business growth, focusing on strategic project management and creating impactful content to enhance client experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional, financial, or B2B services.
• Experience creating client-facing content.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support international growth and help member firms succeed globally.
• Manage the entire pursuit process from pre-pitch to client engagement tools.
• Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Self-motivation

Strong writing and editing

Fluency in English

Education

Degree or professional qualification in marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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Business development - Assistant manager (global role – in a virtual working environment), Chelmsford

Client:

Grant Thornton International Ltd

Location:

Chelmsford, UK

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

The role

Join our high-performing team! This role is ideal for a business development associate/executive seeking to advance to an assistant manager or senior executive position.

As a Senior Associate in our International Business Support Function (IBSF) team, you will:

• Support international growth and help our member firms succeed globally
• Create impactful, pursuit-ready content that drives success
• Manage the entire pursuit process from pre-pitch to client engagement tools
• Share best practices and innovative guidance
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different countries, regions, and industries
• Manage multiple projects efficiently and measure results
• Promote IBSF's mission to improve client experiences and support global engagement leaders
• Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives

Skills required

• Degree or professional qualification in marketing (e.g., CIM) or equivalent experience
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent relationship-building skills for engaging with global leaders
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage own projects

Experience

• Experience in professional, financial, or B2B services
• Experience working with senior stakeholders
• Open-minded and inclusive attitude towards different cultures and disciplines
• Experience creating client-facing content (pursuits, bids, websites, capability statements, sales decks)
• Ability to communicate client benefits effectively
• Proven quality control in content delivery
• Curiosity about business topics and research
• Agile, positive, and globally minded
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Planner, Outlook
• Experience with Adobe InDesign
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

Our culture

Being part of Grant Thornton International offers many benefits, including working with a diverse, global, and virtual team. We value our inclusive culture, which is rooted in our core values: collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, and responsibility. These principles guide how we work and interact across the network.

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton is a leading professional services network with member firms in over 150 countries, employing 76,000 people, with global revenues of $8bn. We offer audit, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including private companies, public entities, and non-profits. Our vision for 2025 is to become 'the most valued network in the profession.'