Client Development Executive

Jobtailor; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DACB is seeking a motivated client development professional to support opportunities across client planning, relationship mapping and feedback programmes. You will assist proposals, capability statements and client commitments, while helping to deliver, grow and evaluate client listening initiatives.

You will be the primary contact for PMR programme, maximise insights from client feedback and promote use of client listening platforms, CRM and engagement tools to drive service excellence and

Qualifications

• Experience in a business development, client development or client listening role.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively.
• Experience using CRM systems and business development technologies (desirable).
• Experience creating reports, presentations and data-driven recommendations (desirable).
• Genuine interest in understanding clients and helping teams deliver exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to strengthen and grow client relationships through planning, mapping, feedback programmes, gap analysis and client intelligence activities.
• Assist client teams with business development opportunities by supporting proposals, capability statements and client plans.
• Support the delivery, growth and evaluation of the firm's client listening programmes.
• Translate client feedback into meaningful actions and improvements.
• Act as the primary contact for PMR programme and related processes.
• Maximise opportunities identified through client feedback and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication skills

MS Office

CRM experience

Client listening

Team collaboration

Proactive approach

Tools

CRM Systems

Client Listening Platforms

Engagement Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Support colleagues in identifying opportunities to strengthen and grow client relationships through client planning, relationship mapping, client feedback programmes, gap analysis, marketing campaigns and client intelligence activities
Assist client teams with business development opportunities by supporting proposals, capability statements, client plans and client commitment documents
Support the delivery, growth and evaluation of the firm's client listening programmes
Help translate client feedback into meaningful actions and improvements
Act as the primary contact for DACB's Post Matter Review (PMR) programme
Maximise opportunities identified through client feedback and contribute to continuous process improvement
Promote and encourage effective use of client development technologies and tools, including client listening platforms, CRM systems and engagement tools
Deliver training, communications and stakeholder engagement relating to client development technologies
Analyse client and prospect data
Produce dashboards, reports and presentations with actionable insights and recommendations for client teams and business leaders
Contribute to the firm's client development strategy

Requirements

• Previous experience within a business development, client development or client listening role
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams
• Experience within a legal or wider professional services environment (desirable)
• Experience using CRM systems and business development technologies (desirable)
• Knowledge of client feedback and client listening methodologies (desirable)
• Experience creating reports, presentations and data-driven recommendations (desirable)
• Proactive and resourceful approach
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of own workload
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong commercial awareness
• Genuine interest in understanding clients and helping teams deliver exceptional service

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in client development and relationship management, with a strong focus on data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the effective use of client development technologies. Proficient in creating actionable insights through reports and presentations to enhance client relationships and drive business growth.

Hard Skills

• Data Interpretation
• Report Creation
• Presentation Development
• Client Listening Methodologies
• Business Development

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Proactive Approach

Industry Keywords

• Professional Services
• Client Intelligence
• Client Planning
• Gap Analysis
• Client Commitment Documents

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• CRM Systems
• Client Listening Platforms
• Engagement Tools