Senior BD Executive — Strategy, Pitches & Client Growth

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a proactive business development professional to drive growth across a fast-growing practice area. You will shape and deliver BD and marketing strategies, identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships and raise the practice’s market profile.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, coordinating pitches, events, thought leadership campaigns and cross-selling initiatives across the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development/marketing in a professional services environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of BD principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting pitches, proposals and client development activities.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working with data, market intelligence and CRM systems.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of business development and marketing plans for the Disputes & Investigations practice.
• Work closely with partners and senior stakeholders to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prepare, coordinate and contribute to high-quality pitches, proposals and credentials documents.
• Plan and deliver client events, seminars, networking opportunities and other profile-raising activities.
• Manage thought leadership campaigns, client communications and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance business development materials and client-facing content.
• Monitor market developments, industry trends and client activity to identify opportunities and support client conversations.
• Support cross-selling initiatives and wider client development programmes across the firm.
• Lead the preparation of legal directory and industry award submissions.
• Assist with budget management, ensuring activity aligns with strategic objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across multiple offices and functions.
• Promote best practice and contribute positively to the wider Business Development, Marketing and Communications team.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Relationship-building

Project management

Pitch support

Client development

CRM systems

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Confidential is seeking a proactive business development professional to drive growth across a fast-growing practice area. You will shape and deliver BD and marketing strategies, identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships and raise the practice’s market profile.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, coordinating pitches, events, thought leadership campaigns and cross-selling initiatives across the firm.