Client Relations Manager

Ryder Reid; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid is seeking an experienced Client Relations Manager to join a leading international professional services firm. The role focuses on developing and expanding key client relationships, working with senior stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and deliver strategic client initiatives.

You will support account programmes, drive client development activities and coordinate cross‑functional teams across business development, marketing and legal to strengthen relationships and help

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in business development, client relations or marketing within professional services.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic client plans.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify and pursue client growth opportunities.
• Coordinate client relationship programmes, meetings, events and engagement initiatives.
• Analyse client, market and industry data to uncover business development opportunities.
• Support pitches, proposals, RFPs and other new business activities.
• Prepare impactful client-facing materials and presentations.
• Track client development activity and measure success against objectives.

Skills

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Business development

Communication

Presentation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

CRM experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Relations Manager to join a leading international professional services firm. This highly visible role will focus on developing and expanding key client relationships, working closely with senior stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and deliver strategic client initiatives.

The Role

You’ll play a central role in supporting key account management programmes, driving client development activities and helping to strengthen relationships with some of the firm's most important clients. Working collaboratively across business development, marketing and legal teams, you’ll help identify opportunities, increase client engagement and support revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic client plans.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify and pursue client growth opportunities.
• Coordinate client relationship programmes, meetings, events and engagement initiatives.
• Analyse client, market and industry data to uncover business development opportunities.
• Support pitches, proposals, RFPs and other new business activities.
• Prepare impactful client-facing materials and presentations.
• Track client development activity and measure success against objectives.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in business development, client relations or marketing within professional services, preferably legal.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting key account programmes and business generation initiatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation and project management abilities.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with CRM experience advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Strategic, client-focused role with significant partner exposure
• Opportunity to work with high-value global client relationships
• Collaborative and high-performing international environment
• Excellent scope for career progression and professional development

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.