Business Development Manager- Shakespeare Martineau

Ampa - Legal & Professional Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampa Group is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead real estate growth initiatives within its Marketing team. You’ll engage senior stakeholders, nurture client relationships and identify opportunities to raise the team’s profile in the market across campaigns, events and thought leadership.

You’ll collaborate with the Real Estate Team Leader and marketing specialists to translate strategy into action, underpinning growth across the real estate sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Business Development role within professional services.
• Experience within the real estate sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify and develop growth opportunities.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence working with senior leaders and influencing at all levels.
• Strong written communication and content development skills.
• Ability to use market, client and CRM insight to inform business development activity.
• Excellent organisation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth – support and deliver business development plans aligned with real estate strategy.
• Build relationships – develop strong relationships with clients, referrers and industry contacts.
• Spot opportunities – use market and CRM insight to identify trends and opportunities.
• Bring campaigns to life – work with marketing to deliver campaigns, thought leadership and events.
• Grow market presence – raise the firm’s profile through networking and partnerships.
• Support new business – contribute to tenders, bids and proposals.
• Measure impact – monitor pipeline, campaigns and ROI.
• Collaborate and influence – work across teams and mentor juniors.

Skills

Real estate market

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Networking

Content development

Market insight

CRM analytics

Project management

Job description

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Marketing team and play a key role in delivering Shakespeare Martineau’s real estate growth ambitions.

You’ll work closely with the Real Estate Team Leader, senior stakeholders and marketing specialists to strengthen client relationships, identify new opportunities and raise the profile of the team in the market.

This is a varied, commercially focused role where you’ll take ownership of business development activity across the real estate sector — from client engagement and campaigns to thought leadership, events and market development.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning strategy into action.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive real estate growth- Play a key role in delivering Shakespeare Martineau’s real estate growth strategy, identifying opportunities and turning market insight into action
• Build strong relationships- Work closely with senior leaders, clients, referrers and industry contacts to strengthen relationships, generate new opportunities and support cross‑selling
• Make an impact- Join a collaborative, commercially focused team where you’ll have the autonomy to shape campaigns, build market presence and make a meaningful contribution to growth

Key Responsibilities

• Drive growth – Support and deliver business development plans that align with the real estate team’s strategic priorities and growth ambitions
• Build relationships – Develop strong relationships with clients, referrers, industry contacts and internal stakeholders to generate opportunities and support cross‑selling
• Spot opportunities – Use market, client, competitor and CRM insight to identify trends, target markets and new business opportunities
• Bring campaigns to life – Work with marketing specialists to deliver targeted campaigns, thought leadership, events, seminars and profile‑raising activity
• Grow market presence – Build Shakespeare Martineau’s profile through networking, conferences, industry forums, partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
• Support new business – Contribute to tenders, bids and proposals, helping teams develop compelling propositions for new and existing clients
• Measure impact – Manage your allocated budget and monitor pipeline, campaign performance and ROI to ensure activity delivers commercial value
• Collaborate and influence – Work across the wider business to connect teams and expertise, while sharing knowledge and supporting junior colleagues where appropriate

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a Business Development Manager, Client Development or similar role within professional services
• Experience within the real estate sector, with a strong understanding of the market and professional services environment
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and develop growth opportunities
• Excellent relationship-building, networking and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence working with senior leaders and influencing at all levels
• Strong written communication and content development skills
• The ability to use market, client and CRM insight to inform business development activity
• Excellent organisation and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach, with the confidence to take ownership and make things happen

Join Ampa Group – the house of brands reshaping legal and professional services

Ampa Group is the name behind leading brands like Shakespeare Martineau, Lime Solicitors, Mayo Wynne Baxter, Marrons and more. We bring them together through shared culture, infrastructure and career opportunities - giving our people the freedom to grow, explore and make an impact across a family of ambitious brands.

We believe in the power of &. Corporate & human, purposeful & profitable, ambitious & inclusive. With empowered working, genuine flexibility, and award‑winning development, we back our people to do their best work in the way that works for them.

You’ll find real collaboration here, not just words. Access to multi‑brand experiences, diverse expertise, modern tech, and a culture that encourages you to think boldly, be yourself, and shape a career that excites you.

Ready to unlock your potential for good? Join Ampa Group and be part of what comes next.