Business Development Manager

Carter Murray; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to develop market strategies and support growth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business development within professional services and excellent communication skills. This full-time position requires collaboration with various teams to generate business leads and deliver compelling proposals. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience in a professional services environment.
• Experienced in writing proposals and bids.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver BD/marketing plans.
• Collaborate with marketing team to go to market.
• Manage a pipeline of targets to generate leads.

Skills

Business development experience

Proposal and bid writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Understanding of business issues

Experience with CRM systems

Team player

Education

Graduate or equivalent

Job description

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Overview

An exciting opportunity to join a leading law firm as a Business Development Manager. This role focuses on working closely with the fee earners to develop a go to market BD plan. Supported by a team of high performing execs, the role will work with the wider BD and marketing function to help the firm reach its growth targets.

Your Role

• Develop and deliver BD/marketing plans that complement and drive forward the overarching sector strategy.
• Collaborate with sector BDMs and the wider marketing team to take products and services to market, create sales pipelines and support stakeholders in converting opportunities.
• Work with the marketing and campaigns team to design compelling sales and marketing campaigns with support from Knowledge, Communications and Campaign teams.
• Actively manage a pipeline of targets and use campaigns to generate new business leads. Provide BD/sales activity reports for your teams.
• Create and promote new legal products and services relevant for your sectors and service lines.
• Provide seamless BD support across the UK office network and in partnership with international alliance firms.
• Lead the development of compelling proposals/bids and pitch presentations with support from the Bids team.

Your Skills and Experience

• Graduate or equivalent, with proven business development experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong proposal and bid writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
• Highly commercial with a strong understanding of business issues.
• Experience with CRM systems and marketing technologies.
• Proactive, persistent, and a team player.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Business Development

Industries

• Legal Services, Law Practice, and Professional Services