Mandarin Business Development Consultant

ABL Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Consultant fluent in Mandarin and English. This role focuses on supporting international business, particularly with Chinese state-owned organizations. Responsibilities include account management, consulting, and business development, where you will leverage your understanding of Chinese corporate culture. Join a forward-thinking firm that values strong relationship management and offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to thrive in a collaborative setting while making a significant impact in the legal services sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales/account management within legal/professional services.
• Deep understanding of Chinese corporate culture and international enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for Chinese clients, fostering relationships.
• Generate new leads through networking and collaboration with internal teams.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Fluent in English

Relationship Management

Business Development

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree-educated

Legal Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Tools

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A leading legal and professional services firm are looking for a fluent Mandarin and English-speaking Business Development Consultant to support their international business particularly with the Chinese international/state-owned organisation. The ideal candidate should have strong relationship management and business development skills.

Job Title: MANDARIN Business Development Consultant

Location: London

Work style: Hybrid 3 days office

Languages: Mandarin Chinese and English

Essential Experience: Good understand of Chinese state-owned organisation working cultural

Key Responsibilities:

• Account Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for Chinese clients, fostering long-term relationships and identifying opportunities for cross-selling specialist services.
• Consulting & Compliance: Provide in-depth support to clients, including explaining legal advice within compliance frameworks.
• Business Development: Generate new leads through networking, workshops, and collaboration with internal teams
• Marketing & Outreach: Translate marketing materials conduct client surveys and organize seminars for Chinese companies.
• Reporting: Maintain detailed client records, prepare weekly activity reports, and propose sales strategies to the Director of Chinese Services.
• Events & Proposals: Arrange client workshops, draft proposals, and manage budgets ethically and professionally.

Requirements:

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (written/spoken).
• Degree-educated or equivalent; legal qualifications are a strong plus.
• Proven sales/account management experience, preferably in legal/professional services or B2B environments.
• Deep understanding of Chinese corporate culture and experience working with international/state-owned enterprises.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior executives (MD/Director level).
• Tech-savvy (Microsoft Office, CRM tools); ability to organize events and travel within the UK/Europe.
• Background in legal services or consultancy.
• Experience with SRA compliance or similar regulatory frameworks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Legal Services

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