Client Development Manager

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning global law firm is seeking a Client Development Manager to enhance client engagement and drive business growth within core sectors. This role requires extensive client account knowledge and strategic leadership to coordinate efforts across teams within the London office. Ideal candidates will possess relevant legal industry experience and demonstrate exceptional skills in managing client initiatives effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Capability to analyze and assimilate information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Execute tactics aligned with client development plans and regional analytics to identify and track leads.
• Lead strategic pitch and panel opportunities.
• Conduct pipeline review meetings with client teams.

Skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Ability to drive initiatives

Ability to motivate resources

Job description

An award-winning global law firm is seeking a Client Development Manager to work within the Global Business Development Team, contributing to 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.

Responsibilities:

• Execute tactics aligned with client development plans and regional analytics to identify and track leads.
• Lead strategic pitch and panel opportunities, ensuring review completion.
• Conduct pipeline review meetings with client teams to understand opportunities and support needs.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of assigned client accounts to senior firm leadership.
• Coordinate client teams and cross-practice groups to support development initiatives.
• Inform the Head of Clients about ongoing work and opportunities, and advise on barriers to delivery.
• Lead the annual budget process for assigned clients to ensure appropriate expenditure and return on investment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and assimilate information quickly.
• Ability to drive initiatives and motivate resources.

Please note: Due to sector-specific requirements, only candidates with relevant 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. Applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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