Head of Business Development

Executive Network Legal Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham City Centre is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead strategies that drive growth across all service lines. You will oversee a team focused on proposals, client maximization, and market development, ensuring alignment with marketing initiatives. The role requires experience at a senior level in business development and a relevant degree. Competitive remuneration and genuine career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business development within a similar-sized organization.
• Strong background in marketing strategies and client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of business development strategies.
• Oversee the BD team's proposals, pitches, and bids.
• Support marketing team in promoting firm’s services.

Skills

Previous experience in business development

Marketing degree or postgraduate qualification

Education

Degree in Business or Communications

Job description

Head of Business Development, Birmingham City Centre, £90,000+ (DOE) – This is a senior, influential role supporting all service lines, sectors and offices across this leading law firm. JOB REF: 2201.

THE ROLE

• Lead the development and delivery of business development strategies and initiatives that generate fees and support the firm’s growth ambitions
• Oversee the BD team’s work, including proposals, pitches and bids, targeted opportunity generation, client maximisation and market development
• Support the Marketing team in devising marketing strategies that promote the firm’s services, raise profile and build brand awareness
• Work closely with Marketing Operations leads to ensure effective execution of agreed strategic plans
• Manage relationships with external partners and freelance specialists, briefing and overseeing delivery as an extension of the internal team

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Previous experience working at this level within a similar-sized or similarly complex organisation
• Marketing degree or postgraduate marketing qualification following a business or communications degree

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression

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