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Client Development Manager

Blue Legal

City Of London

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

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Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Client Development Manager to enhance client relationships and contribute to business development. Responsibilities include executing development plans, leading pitches, reviewing pipelines, and managing budgets. Candidates must have a background in legal or professional services and possess strong leadership skills. The position is based in London.

Qualifications

  • Must have experience in a law firm or similar environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Capable of driving initiatives and motivating teams.

Responsibilities

  • Execute client development strategies using analytics.
  • Lead strategic pitches and review opportunities.
  • Conduct client pipeline meetings and offer BD support.
  • Manage budgets for allocated clients.

Skills

Legal/professional services experience
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Initiative and motivation skills
Job description

An award winning global law firm are seeking a Client Development Manager to work within the Global Business Development Team to contribute toward the development and pursuit of clients within core sectors. This role reports to the Head of Clients Insurance with travel to the London office as required.

The Responsibilities:

  • Execute given tactics in line with client development plans and regional using analytics to identify and track leads
  • Lead strategic pitch and panel opportunities ensuring the pitch reviews are completed
  • Conduct pipeline review meetings with client partners/teams to understand opportunities and BD support required
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of assigned client accounts effectively in front of senior firm leadership
  • Coordinate client teams and cross-practice groups to support client development initiatives
  • Inform the Head of Clients of work and opportunities in progress and consult on any barriers to delivery
  • Lead the annual budget process for allocated clients to ensure appropriate expenditure and that the firm receives a suitable return on investments

The Candidate:

  • Experience working within a legal/professional services environment
  • Able to work to tight deadlines to assimilate information quickly
  • Ability to drive initiatives forward and motivate resources to perform

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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Blue Legal
70 Gracechurch St
London
EC3V 0HR
United Kingdom

0207 118 3003

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