Client Services & BD Executive

2i Recruit Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Guildford is seeking a Client Services and Business Development Executive to drive business growth and enhance client relationships. This role involves supporting BD operations, managing client development frameworks, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience in business development, a strong client service mindset, and excellent organisational skills. Attractive benefits and a bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance & permanent health insurance

Travel allowance or parking reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within a professional services environment.
• Strong client service mindset and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with CRM systems and BD tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support BD managers and senior stakeholders in delivering client and sector BD plans.
• Assist in managing client development frameworks and key account programmes.
• Contribute to client segmentation, planning, and prioritisation efforts.
• Support the rollout of structured client listening and feedback programmes.
• Assist in proposal and pitch processes.
• Contribute to the delivery of campaigns, events, and targeted client communications.
• Maintain and update client-facing collateral and support cross-selling initiatives.
• Track market developments and identify opportunities to engage clients proactively.

Skills

Client service mindset

Collaborative approach

Organisational skills

Project management skills

Stakeholder engagement

Detail-oriented

Tools

CRM systems

BD tools

Job description

Overview

Client Services and Business Development Executive – Guildford

Are you passionate about building strong client relationships and driving business growth?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a real impact?

This role offers the opportunity to help shape and deliver impactful, client-focused strategies and initiatives that contribute to long-term growth in a professional services environment. Working closely with the Head of BD & Marketing, BD & Client Services Managers, and wider stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in developing an integrated and strategic BD function, supporting both day-to-day operations and longer-term projects.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance & permanent health insurance
• Travel allowance or parking reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

• Support BD managers and senior stakeholders in delivering client and sector BD plans
• Assist in managing client development frameworks and key account programmes
• Contribute to client segmentation, planning, and prioritisation efforts
• Support the rollout of structured client listening and feedback programmes
• Assist in proposal and pitch processes
• Contribute to the delivery of campaigns, events, and targeted client communications
• Maintain and update client-facing collateral and support cross-selling initiatives
• Track market developments and identify opportunities to engage clients proactively

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Proven experience in business development within a professional services environment
• Strong client service mindset and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with CRM systems and BD tools is desirable

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

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