Business Development Executive

DAC Beachcroft; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft in Bristol is seeking a Business Development Executive to join the Clients & Markets team. You will support growth of our Insurance sector and broader client development programme, working with experienced BD Managers to win new opportunities and strengthen relationships.

The role offers exposure to strategic growth initiatives, stakeholder engagement across the firm, and hands-on involvement in pitches, proposals and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a business development, client development or marketing role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High accuracy and attention to detail, including proofreading.
• Strong IT skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
• Good numerical and analytical capabilities with data reporting.
• Proactive, self-motivated and resourceful.
• Ability to work independently while contributing in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support growth of client accounts across sectors, focusing on Insurance.
• Assist with client development plans and new business opportunities.
• Prepare pitches, proposals and other BD opportunities.
• Produce and coordinate key account reporting including ESG and ED&I insights.
• Use CRM to maintain client information and generate relationship reports.
• Support client development workshops and drive client activity.
• Collaborate with BD Managers and stakeholders on growth initiatives.
• Share best practice and contribute to internal communications.
• Develop knowledge through collaboration with senior BD team.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Data & reporting

Proactive/self-motivated

Independent worker

Tools

CRM systems

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Department: Business Services - Clients and Markets

Location: Bristol

Description

DAC Beachcroft (DACB) is a leading international legal business, trusted by clients across insurance, health, real estate, financial services and public sector markets. With a strong reputation for delivering commercial, pragmatic legal advice, we’re committed to helping our clients navigate complex challenges while building lasting relationships and creating long-term value.

Join DAC Beachcroft's Clients & Markets Team

We’re looking for a Business Development Executive to join our Clients & Markets team, supporting the growth of our Insurance sector and wider client development programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious business development professional looking to build their career within a leading professional services environment, working alongside experienced Business Development Managers and key stakeholders across the firm.

Why Join Us?

• Work with some of the firm’s most important client relationships and key accounts.
• Gain exposure to strategic client development initiatives and sector growth plans.
• Develop your commercial and business development expertise within a highly regarded legal business.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across the firm.
• Contribute directly to client growth, revenue generation and business success.
• Learn from experienced Business Development professionals and accelerate your career development.

Key Responsibilities

As a Business Development Executive, you will:

• Support the development and growth of client accounts across multiple industry sectors, with a primary focus on Insurance.
• Assist with creating and implementing client development plans and identifying new business opportunities.
• Support the preparation of pitches, proposals and other business development opportunities.
• Produce and coordinate key account reporting, including insights relating to added value, ESG, social value and ED&I initiatives.
• Utilise CRM systems to maintain accurate client information and produce reports that identify relationship strength and growth opportunities.
• Support and contribute to client development workshops, helping to uncover opportunities and drive client activity.
• Work closely with Business Development Managers and wider stakeholders to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Share best practice and contribute to internal business development communications and stakeholder forums.
• Develop your knowledge and expertise through collaboration with senior members of the Business Development team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Previous experience in a business development, client development or marketing role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, including proofreading skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
• Good numerical and analytical capabilities, including working with data and reporting.
• A proactive, self-motivated and resourceful approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.

Desirable

• Experience within legal services or another professional services environment.
• Exposure to CRM systems and client relationship management processes.
• Interest in developing a long-term career within business development in a professional services setting.

Additional Information

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage (including the application, assessment or interview process), please contact [e-mail] in confidence with the vacancy reference in the subject line, and we’ll be happy to help.

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, please contact: [e-mail] or [e-mail]