Business Development Coordinator

Blue Legal; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Birmingham is looking for a Business Development Coordinator to enhance client relationships. Key duties include managing client accounts, coordinating with internal teams, and building a thorough understanding of client businesses. Ideal candidates have a degree in marketing or business and 2-3 years of relevant experience, particularly in a law firm or similar sector. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role within a professional services organization.
• Experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
• Understanding of the legal environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client accounts and manage client plans.
• Liaise with the Client Relationship Team for strategic objectives.
• Serve as the central point of contact for the internal client team.
• Understand the client's business and relevant markets.
• Work with the business development team on client feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Client feedback coordination

Education

Degree in marketing or business discipline

Job description

The Company

A leading international law firm are currently seeking a Business Development Coordinator to join their team in Birmingham. The role holder will join the Client Relationship Management team to provide frontline support to a number of key client accounts. This role will report to the Client Relationship Manager.

The Responsibilities

• Coordination responsibility for a designated number of client accounts – management of client plans, contact relationship mapping, and reporting
• Liaise with the Client Relationship Team to understand and support the strategic objectives and related actions to grow the client relationships
• The central point of contact for the internal client team, manage communication and information flow within the team, including arranging internal client service team meetings
• Build up an understanding of the client’s business, relevant markets, product areas, and issues
• With the CRM, work with the lead partner and wider members of the business development team to coordinate and follow up on client feedback, including post pitch, post transaction/matter, and relationship reviews
• Contribute to and develop client action plans for each client within their remit

The Candidate

• Educated to degree level, preferably in a marketing or business discipline
• 2 – 3 years experience in a similar role, ideally within a professional services organisation. An understanding of the legal environment would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and experience of effective engagement with a range of stakeholders
• An agile, determined and organised individual

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 our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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