Business Development Executive

Ambition; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a Business Development Executive to join our high-performing team, supporting key transactional practice areas and client relationship activities in a leading international law firm.

You will prepare pitches, proposals and RFP responses, coordinate submissions to directories and awards, and maintain marketing collateral while conducting market research to inform strategic initiatives and events.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Business Development or Marketing role within a professional services environment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AI productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pitches, proposals, credentials and RFP responses.
• Coordinate legal directory and award submissions.
• Maintain marketing materials, deal information and business development collateral.
• Conduct client, sector and competitor research to support strategic initiatives.
• Assist with events, client development activities and internal communications.
• Provide day-to-day business development support to practice groups and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Deadline management

MS Office

AI tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI productivity tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join a leading international law firm. Working as part of a high-performing business development team, you will support key transactional practice areas, helping to strengthen client relationships, raise the firm's profile and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare pitches, proposals, credentials and RFP responses.
• Coordinate legal directory and award submissions.
• Maintain marketing materials, deal information and business development collateral.
• Conduct client, sector and competitor research to support strategic initiatives.
• Assist with events, client development activities and internal communications.
• Provide day-to-day business development support to practice groups and senior stakeholders.

About You

• Experience in a Business Development or Marketing role within a professional services environment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AI productivity tools.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious BD professional looking to develop their career in a collaborative, international and high-performing environment.