Business Development Manager - Milan

Ambition; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for their Milan office. The role involves leading business development strategies, collaborating with senior leadership, and driving marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in BD, fluent in Italian and English, and a track record in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the firm's growth strategy across Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional services BD role, ideally in the legal sector.
• Strong track record of delivering results in a fast-paced international environment.
• Full working proficiency in both Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement business development and marketing strategies across key sectors.
• Collaborate with partners on multi-jurisdictional pitches and strategic initiatives.
• Drive brand visibility through events and digital marketing.

Skills

Business development strategy

Collaboration with partners

Marketing campaigns

Mentoring junior team members

Market intelligence

Job description

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We're delighted to be partnering with a prestigious international law firm to recruit a Business Development Manager for their Milan office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded BD professional to join a high-performing team and play a key role in shaping the firm's growth strategy across Italy and beyond.

This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership and partners across Europe and Asia, supporting sector-focused initiatives, client development, and strategic marketing campaigns. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, this could be the perfect next step.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement business development and marketing strategies across key sectors and client accounts.
• Collaborate with partners and global BD teams on multi-jurisdictional pitches, RFPs, and strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and support junior BD team members in the Milan office.
• Drive brand visibility through events, digital marketing, and communications campaigns.
• Provide market intelligence and insights to support growth planning and client engagement.

Our client is looking for someone with proven experience in a professional services BD role, ideally within the legal sector, and a strong track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, international environment. Full working proficiency in both Italian & English is essential.