Senior Business Development Executive

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is looking for a Senior Business Development Executive to enhance client relationships and drive business growth. The role requires strong writing skills and BD experience within professional services. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional ready to make an impact in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Marketing & BD at a professional services firm.
• Experience with proposals and professional writing is essential.
• Highly organized with strong analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of sector BD plans.
• Manage end-to-end process for Private Wealth pitches and tenders.
• Plan and deliver sector events while assessing their ROI.

Skills

Business writing

Research skills

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Copywriting

Education

Degree level or equivalent

CIM or equivalent qualification

Tools

PowerBI

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Business Development Executive

Location: London
Contract: 12-month fixed-term
Working Hours: Full-time (Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm)

Job Opportunity: Senior Business Development Executive

Location: London
Contract: 12-month fixed-term
Working Hours: Full-time (Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm)

About the Role

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to join their highly regarded Private Wealth team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced professional to support one of the firm's key client groups while also focusing on relationship management and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and Budgets: Support the development and implementation of sector BD plans.
• Relationship Management: Drive follow-up strategies after events and maintain a relationship tracker.
• BD Research and Analysis: Provide market intelligence and attend sector events.
• Pitches and Tenders: Manage the end-to-end process for Private Wealth matters.
• Events and Seminars: Plan and deliver sector events and assess ROI.
• Legal Directories and Awards: Lead submissions for relevant sectors.
• Thought Leadership and Campaigns: Coordinate outputs and follow-ups.
• Profile Raising: Identify opportunities for speaking engagements and media.
• Team Supervision: Support the development of the BD Executive.

Skills and Experience

• At least 3 years in a Marketing & BD team at a professional services firm.
• Strong business writing and copywriting skills.
• Proposals experience within a professional services environment.
• Highly organized with strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in IT tools like PowerBI, Peppermint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Confident in using AI tools for content creation and research.

Person Specification

• Curious and willing to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gain credibility quickly.
• Professional, proactive, and resilient.

Education and Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• CIM or equivalent qualification (desirable).

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team at a time of growth and strategic focus. If you are a dynamic professional looking to make a significant impact, and have experience in BD in a law firm, we encourage you to apply.

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