Business Development Manager

Clear IT Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-service law firm in Blackburn is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager. This role involves working closely with estate agents and mortgage brokers, generating new business, and maintaining relationships within the property team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential conveyancing, along with exceptional communication and negotiation skills. The position offers performance-based bonuses and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Employee discount

Free parking

Career progression

Qualifications

• Strong experience in residential conveyancing with understanding of property transactions.
• Proven track record in business development and relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with estate agents, mortgage brokers, and handle residential conveyancing processes.
• Proactively generate new business and maintain relationships with referrers.
• Monitor the number of new instructions and communicate with referrers.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Business development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Perfect Portal

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join my clients team in their Blackburn offices. My client is a multi-service law firm and this position would be working within the property team, this role would suit candidates with a background in property or professional services.

Key Tasks

• Experience working with estate agents, mortgage brokers, and knowledge of residential conveyancing processes.
• Proficient in using a case management system.
• Work towards achieving targets set by senior management, focusing on increasing conveyancing instructions.
• Proactively generate new business for the department, including new instructions, repeat business, and referrals.
• Maintain regular communication with referrers, providing weekly updates to prevent them from requesting updates.
• Monitor the number of new instructions on a weekly basis. If there's a drop, reach out to referrers to discuss and resolve.
• Input all new referrers into the firm's case management system (e.g., Perfect Portal) or any relevant system.
• Generate quotes using the appropriate software/system (Perfect Portal or others).
• Ensure all new referrers complete the necessary compliance paperwork as required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
• Keep an ongoing list of potential referrers, providing updates to senior management when necessary.
• Any other duties as directed.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in residential conveyancing, with a solid understanding of the processes involved in property transactions.
• Proven track record in business development and relationship management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Strong initiative and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.

Benefits

• Bonus Structure: Performance-based bonuses linked to individual and branch sales targets, offering strong earning potential.
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Career progression

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful