Business Development Manager

Foot Anstey; West of England, Exeter; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Enhanced parental leave

Private healthcare

Résumé du poste

Foot Anstey is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive growth within the Retail & Consumer sector, collaborating with partners and sector leaders to identify opportunities and strengthen client relationships.

You will lead targeted campaigns, produce client-facing materials, and align marketing activities with the firm’s strategic objectives to raise profile and grow the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a business development, marketing or client relationship role within professional services or a similarly relationship-focused environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to build trusted relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Experience supporting business development initiatives, campaigns, client programmes, pitches or strategic growth activities.

Responsabilités

• Drive and deliver the business development and marketing plan for the Retail & Consumer sector, working closely with sector leadership and partners across the Commercial and Dispute Resolution practices to support growth objectives.
• Help identify, prioritise and pursue new business opportunities across the Retail & Consumer sector and aligned practice areas.
• Support the development of client relationship initiatives, helping to deepen existing relationships and create opportunities for cross-selling and collaboration.
• Lead and coordinate targeted marketing and business development campaigns, events and profile-raising activity.
• Produce compelling pitches, proposals, credentials, presentations and client-facing materials that showcase the firm’s expertise and capabilities.

Connaissances

Relationship-building

Stakeholder management

Campaign management

Client relationships

Description du poste

Ready to drive growth, build meaningful client relationships and make your mark at one of the UK’s most ambitious law firms?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

Being refreshingly human starts with how we hire. We believe a diverse mix of perspectives makes us stronger – not just as a business, but in creating a culture where we all feel we truly belong and can thrive. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and creating fair opportunities for everyone.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Business Development Manager
• Sector: Retail & Consumer (R&C)
• Practice: Commercial and Disputes
• Team: Client Development
• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol or Exeter
• Reporting to: Senior Business Development Manager
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Why this role matters: This is an exciting opportunity to help drive growth across our Retail & Consumer sector and support the Commercial and Disputes practices. Working closely with partners, lawyers and sector leaders, you’ll help identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships and deliver targeted business development and marketing activity that supports growth, raises our profile and deepens our position in the markets that matter most to the firm.

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What you’ll do

As a member of the Client Development team, you will drive and deliver business development and marketing activity for our Retail & Consumer sector, while supporting growth across the Commercial and Disputes practices. Working closely with partners, lawyers and sector leaders, you’ll help identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships and deliver targeted initiatives that support growth and raise the firm’s profile. Alongside this, your portfolio of strategic priorities will be tailored to reflect both the successful candidate’s experience and the firm’s evolving strategy.

In this role, you’ll:

• Drive and deliver the business development and marketing plan for the Retail & Consumer sector, working closely with sector leadership and partners across the Commercial and Dispute Resolution practices to support growth objectives.
• Help identify, prioritise and pursue new business opportunities across the Retail & Consumer sector and aligned practice areas.
• Support the development of client relationship initiatives, helping to deepen existing relationships and create opportunities for cross‑selling and collaboration.
• Lead and coordinate targeted marketing and business development campaigns, events and profile‑raising activity.
• Produce compelling pitches, proposals, credentials, presentations and client‑facing materials that showcase the firm’s expertise and capabilities.
• Use market, client and competitor insight to identify trends, opportunities and areas for growth.
• Work closely with colleagues across Marketing, Communications and Client Development to deliver integrated campaigns and thought leadership activity.
• Support budget management and reporting, tracking activity, outcomes and return on investment.
• Act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders, providing practical business development support and guidance.
• Help drive a culture of collaboration, ensuring clients benefit from the full breadth of expertise available across the firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a broad and impactful portfolio, working closely with stakeholders across the firm to deliver growth initiatives, strengthen client relationships and achieve meaningful commercial outcomes.

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into action. You’ll be a proactive and commercially minded business development professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in a business development, marketing or client relationship role within professional services or a similarly relationship‑focused environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to build trusted relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Experience supporting business development initiatives, campaigns, client programmes, pitches or strategic growth activities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to create engaging client‑facing content and presentations.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A commercial mindset and an interest in understanding clients, markets and industry trends.
• The ability to analyse information and translate insight into practical recommendations and actions.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working across teams to achieve shared goals.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused attitude with a willingness to challenge constructively and drive continuous improvement.
• And you’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.
• *Experience within legal would be advantageous.

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What if I don’t tick every box?

We’re not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.

If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives.

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Ready to apply?

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

Demographic Questions

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