Client Development Manager

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus £200

Job summary

Ambition is seeking an experienced Client Development Manager to join its international law firm BD team as Principal Consultant - Senior Legal BD, Marketing & Communications Recruitment. The role offers strategic influence, working with senior partners to drive growth and client relationships across international markets.

You will lead go-to-market initiatives, deliver business planning, and coordinate with marketing to raise the profile of the practice, while coaching junior team members and

Qualifications

• Proven BD experience within a law firm or professional services.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing at partner level.
• Commercially minded with a track record of driving growth initiatives.
• Collaborative with the ability to build relationships across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver go-to-market and BD strategies across the practice area.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and generate revenue.
• Lead business planning and provide strategic BD advice to partners and fee earners.
• Develop and execute client development and account management plans for key clients.
• Use market intelligence and client insight to inform strategy.
• Drive cross-practice collaboration and international BD initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to raise the profile of the practice.
• Support thought leadership, events, client programmes and campaigns.
• Manage budgets, measure ROI and ensure value from BD activity.
• Coach and support junior BD team members.

Skills

Business development

Client development

Account management

Market intelligence

Stakeholder influence

Commercial acumen

Team coaching

Job description

Principal Consultant - Senior Legal BD, Marketing & Communications Recruitment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Development Manager to join the highly regarded business development team of a leading international law firm.

This is a strategic and visible role supporting a successful insurance-focused practice, working closely with senior partners to drive growth, strengthen key client relationships and deliver impactful business development initiatives. With exposure to high-profile clients, international collaboration and genuine influence across the business, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious BD professional looking to take the next step in their career.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and delivering go-to-market and business development strategies across the practice area
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and drive profitable revenue generation
• Leading business planning initiatives and providing strategic BD advice to partners and fee earners
• Developing and executing client development and account management plans for key clients
• Using market intelligence and client insight to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategy
• Driving cross-practice collaboration and supporting international BD initiatives
• Working closely with marketing and communications teams to raise the profile of the practice and support campaigns
• Supporting the delivery of thought leadership, events, client programmes and strategic campaigns
• Managing budgets, measuring ROI and ensuring BD activity delivers commercial value
• Coaching and supporting junior members of the BD team

About You

• Proven business development experience within a law firm or wider professional services environment
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing at partner level
• Commercially minded with a track record of driving growth initiatives
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships across teams and geographies

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