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

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Preston; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading professional services network as a Senior Associate in their International Business Support Function. This role focuses on creating meaningful content and supporting global growth across various regions. Experience in business development and strong writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional or financial services or B2B environments.
• Proven track record in creating business development content.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support international growth by enabling member firms.
• Create impactful, pursuit-ready content.
• Manage the entire pursuit process from pre-pitch to client engagement.

Skills

Collaboration

Content Creation

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Writing Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The role

Join our high-performing team! This position is ideal for a business development associate or executive seeking to advance to an assistant manager or senior executive role, with a strong emphasis on content creation rather than direct sales.

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

• Support international growth by enabling our member firms to succeed globally
• Create impactful, pursuit-ready content that drives success
• Manage the entire pursuit process, from pre-pitch preparations to client engagement tools
• Lead best practices by identifying and sharing innovative guidance
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different regions, time zones, and service lines
• Manage multiple projects efficiently and track meaningful results
• Promote IBSF's mission and raise awareness of its initiatives
• Contribute to strategic projects and objectives for the year

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Background in professional or financial services, or B2B environments (preferred)
• Experience in creating compelling business development content such as proposals, bids, capability statements, sales decks, or website material
• Ability to translate client needs into engaging content, moving beyond direct sales approaches
• Proven collaboration skills with senior stakeholders like fee earners, partners, or industry leaders
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills focused on clarity and effectiveness
• Self-starter capable of managing projects independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Desirable:

• Experience with Microsoft tools such as SharePoint, Teams, Planner, Outlook
• Knowledge of Adobe products like InDesign and Photoshop
• Additional language skills are a plus

Our culture

Being part of Grant Thornton International offers many benefits, including working with a diverse, global team in a virtual setting. We value our inclusive culture, which is built on collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton is a leading professional services network with member firms in over 150 countries, employing 76,000 people and generating $8 billion in revenue. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including privately owned companies, publicly listed companies, and organizations in the public sector. Our vision for 2025 is to become ‘the most valued network in the profession’.