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Senior Business Development Executive

Blue Legal

Bristol

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An ambitious law firm is looking for a Senior Business Development Executive to join their dynamic BD & Marketing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive revenue and enhance the firm's reputation while collaborating closely with lawyers and marketing professionals. You will be responsible for advising senior leaders on strategic business development initiatives, managing budgets, and executing marketing campaigns. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for business development in the legal sector, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, providing a platform to make a significant impact within the firm.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in marketing and business development.
  • Experience in professional services and with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on business development plans and marketing strategies.
  • Manage business development budgets and project marketing campaigns.
  • Support CRM management and ensure GDPR compliance.

Skills

Business Development
Marketing Strategy
Project Management
Stakeholder Collaboration

Tools

MS Outlook
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
CRM Systems

Job description

Home Senior Business Development Executive

Senior Business Development Executive

Location: South West
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 24th Feb 2025

Blue Legal is working closely with an ambitious law firm who are seeking a highly motivated Senior Business Development Executive to join their BD & Marketing team. In this role you will work closely with lawyers and the wider Marketing Team to provide marketing and Business Development advice across sectors, services and locations. The role will drive revenue-generating and reputation-enhancing activities across the business.

The Responsibilities:

  • Advise senior leaders and partners on business development plans and marketing strategies aligned with the firm’s strategic objectives to grow existing and new work streams.
  • Develop and manage business development budgets, ensuring effective allocation for maximum return on investment.
  • Project manage marketing campaigns, conduct market research, identify opportunities, and enhance client, referrer, and prospect relationships through targeted initiatives.
  • Build sector expertise, network within relevant markets, facilitate lawyer introductions, and support client plans through event planning and execution.
  • Supervise, guide, and support marketing and business development team members while working closely with Relationship & Communications teams to align efforts with market trends.
  • Support the Relationships Team in managing CRM systems, maintaining client lists, and promoting best practices for GDPR compliance.

The Candidate:

  • 3+ years of relevant marketing and Business Development experience.
  • Experience of working in professional services.
  • Experience of working and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
  • Demonstrable project management and/or account management skills are desirable.
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM.
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