Business Development Manager

Ampa Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking firm in East Sussex is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and shape strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in business development, be a relationship builder, and possess a commercial mindset. This role offers the autonomy to influence company strategy and a supportive collaborative culture. Flexible working locations available across offices in the South-East, allowing for a hybrid approach.

Benefits

Agile working flexibility

Career development support

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Development Manager in a professional services environment.
• Skilled at developing strong, trusted relationships at all levels.
• Passionate about delivering growth and spotting new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic BD and marketing activity across the brand.
• Manage account planning and client care meetings.
• Identify new opportunities and create go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Proven BD Expertise

Relationship Builder

Commercial Mindset

Influencer & Collaborator

Strategic Executor

Agility & Resilience

Strong Communicator

Ideas & Initiative

Job description

Business Development Manager

Department: Ampa Group Services - Marketing and Business Development - Marketing - Business Development - 9222

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: East Sussex

Reporting To: Roger Evans

Description

A Key Role in Driving Growth: Join a forward-thinking firm with ambitious plans for expansion and play a critical part in turning those plans into reality. Autonomy and Influence: Shape the role to make it truly effective — bring your ideas, take accountability, and help steer strategic business development initiatives. Collaborative Culture: Work closely with senior leaders, fee earners, and marketing specialists in a supportive environment that values innovation and results. Career Development: We’ll provide you with the support, coaching, and resources you need to thrive and advance your career. You’ll work alongside senior leaders to shape strategy, implement plans, and spot opportunities that take our growth to the next level. This is an exciting role for someone who thrives on collaboration, loves building relationships, and wants the freedom to make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Business Development Initiatives: Drive strategic BD and marketing activity across the Mayo Wynne Baxter brand
• Manage Key Accounts: Lead account planning, oversee client care meetings, and ensure our clients remain central to our growth plans.
• Target and Expand: Identify new opportunities, create go-to-market strategies, and develop referral pathways to unlock growth.
• Client Engagement: Build relationships with clients and prospects, introducing our teams and services in a way that resonates.
• Data-Driven Growth: Use CRM tools and analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and drive pipeline performance.
• Collaborate on Events & Partnerships: Research sponsorship opportunities, design event strategies, and execute activations with the wider team.
• Champion a Growth Mindset: Coach and challenge partners and fee earners to achieve their own BD goals, acting as the link between teams and marketing specialists.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven BD Expertise: Experience as a Business Development Manager in a professional services environment.
• Relationship Builder: Skilled at developing strong, trusted relationships at all levels.
• Commercial Mindset: Passionate about delivering growth and spotting new opportunities.
• Influencer & Collaborator: Highly engaging, persuasive, and able to bring colleagues on board with new initiatives.
• Strategic Executor: Confident turning strategy into action and managing complex priorities.
• Agility & Resilience: Adaptable in a fast-paced environment and comfortable handling multiple projects at once.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and presentation skills, with the confidence to speak to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ideas & Initiative: Proactive, creative, and ready to make things happen.

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information:

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon, Sheffield and in the South; Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington, Chichester & Southampton as well as our Scotland office located in Edinburgh. This role can be based from any of our offices in the South-East on a hybrid basis.

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Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities
Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.