Business Development Manager (12-month FTC)

DAC Beachcroft; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft seeks a Business Development Manager for a 12-month FTC to drive strategy and growth in the Financial Services sector. This mid-senior level role involves collaborating with teams to enhance client relationships, manage budgets, and leverage partnerships for lead generation.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional services or legal sales.
• Ability to manage client accounts and develop growth strategies.
• Deep market awareness and ability to generate growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on client programs and identify sector opportunities.
• Coordinate with marketing and client teams to strengthen relationships.
• Manage strategic priorities, budgets, and ROI measurement.

Skills

Client development skills

Project management

Data analysis

Change management

Strategic implementation

Writing skills

Proactive and resourceful

Job description

Business Development Manager (12-month FTC)

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This role involves working with the Head of Business Development to drive the firm's strategy, develop and acquire business, and pursue profitable growth, primarily in the Financial Services sector and Corporate teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate on client programs, embed sales culture, and identify sector opportunities.
2. Coordinate with bids, marketing, and client teams to align campaigns and strengthen relationships.
3. Leverage strategic partnerships for lead generation and sector profile raising.
4. Manage strategic priorities, budgets, and ROI measurement.
5. Forecast and monitor revenue targets with CRP and CRM teams.
6. Build networks and create market-facing opportunities for growth.
7. Share best practices, analyze data, and report at various levels.
8. Support sales and BD training, and facilitate client workshops and coaching.
9. Provide business development support to accounts and prospects.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in professional services or legal sales, with strong client development skills.
• Ability to manage client accounts and develop growth strategies.
• Experience in strategy implementation and budgeting.
• Deep market awareness and ability to generate growth opportunities.
• Excellent writing skills adaptable across audiences.
• Experience in change management, training, and continuous improvement.
• Proactive, self-motivated, resourceful, and team-oriented.
• Strong project management skills.
• Technical curiosity and data analysis skills.

About DAC Beachcroft

We are an international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues, leading in insurance, health, real estate, and expanding in Financial Services and Tech. We serve diverse clients globally, with offices across multiple countries, committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Business Development

Industries: Law Practice