Business Development Manager

Ampa - Legal & Professional Services

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A professional services firm in Birmingham is seeking a Business Development Business Partner to lead initiatives that drive growth. You will collaborate with senior leaders, manage key accounts, and develop strategies to enhance client engagement. The ideal candidate has a proven background in business development and excels at building trusted relationships. This role offers flexibility with agile working practices.

Qualifications

Experience as a Business Development Manager in a professional services environment.
Skilled at developing strong, trusted relationships at all levels.
Passionate about delivering growth and spotting opportunities.
Highly engaging and able to collaborate effectively.
Confident in executing strategy and managing priorities.
Adaptable in fast-paced environments.
Excellent written and presentation skills.
Proactive, creative, and ready to take initiative.

Responsibilities

Lead Business Development initiatives across various teams.
Manage key accounts and oversee client care meetings.
Identify new opportunities and develop go-to-market strategies.
Engage clients effectively and drive pipeline performance.
Collaborate on events and partnerships to enhance brand visibility.
Coach colleagues to meet Business Development goals.

Skills

Proven BD Expertise

Relationship Builder

Commercial Mindset

Influencer & Collaborator

Strategic Executor

Agility & Resilience

Strong Communicator

Ideas & Initiative

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Business Development (BD) Business Partner to join our Marketing team and drive initiatives that deliver real growth. This is not just about supporting — it’s about leading business development activity that puts clients at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll work alongside senior leaders to shape strategy, implement plans, and spot opportunities that take our growth to the next level. This is an exciting role for someone who thrives on collaboration, loves building relationships, and wants the freedom to make a tangible impact.

The Role

Lead BD initiatives, manage key accounts, identify new opportunities, develop go-to-market strategies, and build referral pathways to unlock growth. Engage clients and prospects, use CRM tools and analytics to drive pipeline, and collaborate on events and partnerships. Coach and challenge partners and fee earners to achieve BD goals, acting as the link between teams and marketing specialists.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Business Development initiatives across area teams and the wider organisation, working with legal colleagues across Ampa brands.
Manage key accounts, lead account planning, oversee client care meetings, and keep clients central to growth plans.
Identify new opportunities, create go-to-market strategies, and develop referral pathways.
Engage clients and prospects, introducing teams and services effectively.
Use CRM tools and analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and drive pipeline performance.
Collaborate on events and partnerships, research sponsorship opportunities, design event strategies, and execute activations.
Coach partners and fee earners to achieve BD goals, acting as the link between teams and marketing specialists.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Proven BD Expertise: Experience as a Business Development Manager in a professional services environment.
Relationship Builder: Skilled at developing strong, trusted relationships at all levels.
Commercial Mindset: Passionate about delivering growth and spotting opportunities.
Influencer & Collaborator: Highly engaging and able to bring colleagues on board with new initiatives.
Strategic Executor: Confident turning strategy into action and managing complex priorities.
Agility & Resilience: Adaptable in a fast-paced environment and able to handle multiple projects.
Strong Communicator: Excellent written and presentation skills; able to speak to clients and senior stakeholders.
Ideas & Initiative: Proactive, creative, and ready to make things happen.

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We value flexibility and understand different needs and preferences.

We have hubs across the UK and Scotland, with locations including Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon, Sheffield, Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington, Chichester & Southampton, and Edinburgh.

Additional information

Please note: confirmation of employment will be subject to checks carried out after offer acceptance. Details of the checks can be found here.

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