Business Development Manager

Blue Legal; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to join a national law firm's Midlands offices. This role involves developing and implementing strategic business development plans, enhancing client relationships, and managing proposals to drive business growth. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in professional services, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach. Competitive package based on experience offered.

Qualifications

• Proven business development/marketing experience in professional services.
• CIM qualification and financial services knowledge desirable.
• Strong time management and project delivery skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Commercially aware and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Develop BD/marketing plans and manage budgets.
• Lead proposals/bids and generate new business leads.
• Collaborate to create and promote new legal services.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.

Skills

Business development experience

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with marketing technologies

Education

Graduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Location: Midlands
Salary: DOE
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 19/09/2025

Blue Legal are partnering with a national law firm who is recruiting a Business Development Manager to join either their Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Birmingham offices. You will support the Financial Services group and will play a crucial role in driving the growth of the group, working closely with the Senior BDM. Responsibilities involve developing and implementing strategic BD plans, enhancing client relationships, and delivering targeted and impactful business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop BD/marketing plans, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with priority and focus clients.
• Deliver thought leadership, PR, events, campaigns, and digital content to raise the firm’s profile and engage clients.
• Lead proposals/bids, generate new business leads, manage pipelines, and leverage CRM to drive ROI.
• Develop and maintain relationships with intermediaries, clients, and targets to support business growth.
• Collaborate with the team to create and promote new legal and near-legal services.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, working seamlessly with colleagues across UK offices and international partners.

Qualifications

• Graduate (or equivalent) with business development/marketing experience in professional services; CIM qualification and financial services knowledge desirable.
• Strong organisational, time management, and project delivery skills, with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build credibility with senior stakeholders and present ideas clearly.
• Commercially aware, proactive, resilient, and quick to learn, with a positive outlook and familiarity with marketing technologies.

Once you have sent your CV, feel free to telephone me on 0207 118 3003.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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