Remote Commodities Business Development Lead

Clyde & Co; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a Business Development Manager for Commodities to drive client development, manage the opportunity pipeline, and coordinate high-level engagement across global commodities markets. You will work with sector partners, ExCo, and regional teams to translate sector priorities into practical BD activity.

You will lead pitches and client programmes, maintain targeted account plans, and share market insights to support marketing and ROI analysis.

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience in a professional services environment.
• Experience supporting or leading pitches, proposals and client programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to engage with senior partners.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach across teams, practices and regions.
• Experience in Commodities sector is a plus.
• Transferable BD experience with sector interest will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Drive client development for priority Commodities clients and maintain account plans.
• Progress cross-practice opportunities to deepen client relationships.
• Manage the Commodities opportunity pipeline with qualification and tracking.
• Lead pitches, proposals and client programmes with follow-up.
• Coordinate senior-level meetings, sector roadshows and engagement programmes.
• Translate objectives into practical BD plans and campaigns.
• Provide market, competitor and client insights across global Commodities.
• Support marketing and thought leadership with current content.
• Track BD activity and ROI for reporting.
• Build relationships with partners, lawyers and BD colleagues.

Skills

Business development

Pitch management

Commercial acumen

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking a Business Development Manager for Commodities to drive client development, manage the opportunity pipeline, and coordinate high-level engagement across global commodities markets. You will work with sector partners, ExCo, and regional teams to translate sector priorities into practical BD activity.

You will lead pitches and client programmes, maintain targeted account plans, and share market insights to support marketing and ROI analysis.