Client Relationship Manager (Mat Cover) – Birmingham

Blue Legal; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Client Relationship Manager for a 12-month contract. The role, which allows for some remote working, involves managing key client relationships and supporting business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in a professional services environment, be confident in client interactions, and have a commercial mindset. Compensation is up to £50,000.

Qualifications

• Experience within a legal/professional services environment.
• Confident in developing relationships with clients and contacts.
• Experience in a client-facing role in marketing/business development.

Responsibilities

• Implement business development initiatives aligned with the firm's strategy.
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive the business development strategy.
• Prepare presentations and proposal documents for new business pitches.

Skills

Client relationship management

Commercial approach

Sales process facilitation

Business development

Job description

Overview

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Client Relationship Manager (Mat Cover) – Birmingham

Location: Midlands Salary: Up to £50,000 Contract type: Contract/Temporary Date posted: 28/03/2023

A top national law firm are searching for a Client Relationship Manager to join their team for a 12 month fixed-term contract. The role holder will identify key clients and propositions and will effectively manage existing relationships. The ideal candidate will have a commercial approach and experience facilitating the sales process. This role reports directly into the Head of Client Acquisition and will manage a small team. Location is flexible, remote working optional.

The Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing business development initiatives for the in line with the business area strategy.
• Ensure proposals are relevant and support the firm’s growth ambitions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider firm to drive the implementation of the firm’s BD strategy for the specific business line and key clients.
• Able to internally communicate propositions to the firm including profitability, and pipeline opportunities, based on understanding of the client base.
• Collaborate with the Bids team to prepare presentations and proposal documents on new business pitches.
• Provide support and attend internal and external events
• Support growth of a key client – attending meetings, coaching, analysing ROI and trends.

The Candidate

• Experience working within a legal / professional services environment.
• Confident in developing relationships with clients, contacts or intermediaries.
• Experience working in a client-facing role, in a marketing and business development team.

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.