Business Development Manager (12m FTC) – London

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager on a 12-month contract. The role involves developing and implementing business development plans aligned with the Banking practice. Candidates should have prior experience in a legal or professional services environment, along with skills in client management and mentoring junior members. The position offers a dynamic environment and the potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a legal/professional services environment.
• Experience with a transactional/finance oriented practice in a law firm.
• Experience producing accurate RFP/pitches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BD plans in alignment with the Banking business plan.
• Coordinate day-to-day BDM activities for the London practice.
• Build relationships and collaborate with teams across practice areas.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Enhance the practice's external profile through targeted campaigns.

Skills

Business Development

Marketing

Client Relationship Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree level education or relevant experience

Job description

Home Business Development Manager (12m FTC) – London

Business Development Manager (12m FTC) – London

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Contract/Temporary
Date posted: 09/09/2024

An esteemed international law firm are looking to recruit an experienced Business Development & Marketing Manager, based in their London office. The role holder will support the London Banking practice by assisting partners and associates in developing and implementing BD&M plans, client targeting initiatives, product-specific business development, and internal and external profile raising activities. You will work closely with a Senior Executive and the Senior BDM Manager to drive forward the strategic implementation of the global Banking practice business plan. The contract will be for 12 months, with potential to become permanent.

The Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement BD plans in alignment with the Banking business plan, supporting all three Banking workstreams.
• Coordinate day-to-day BDM activities for the London practice, assisting the Senior BDM with global strategic initiatives.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with partners and BD teams across different practice areas.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality and consistent output, particularly in pitch processes.
• Enhance the practice’s external profile through targeted campaigns, thought leadership, PR, client and industry events, and online presence.
• Grow priority client relationships, planning and executing BD initiatives related to client targeting.
• Oversee and ensure the delivery of directory and awards submissions.
• Develop and manage internal communications for the team.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience working in a legal/professional services environment.
• Experience within a similar level role – experience of a transactional/finance orientated practice in a law firm
• Experience producing accurate and quality RFP/pitches
• Educated to degree level/Or relevant experience at a similar level

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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