Senior Business Development Leader, New Markets

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

Bristol

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is seeking an experienced business development professional to lead our New Business Development team. You will identify, pursue and convert commercial opportunities to support growth, working with Sector Leaders, Business Group Heads and Client Partners.

You will coach and develop the New Business Development Managers, ensuring a focused, rigorous approach across the sales cycle and coordinating with Marketing, Bids & Tenders and Account Management to maximise

Qualifications

Proven track record in pipeline-led business development.
Experience with B2B or professional services environments.
Experience managing and developing team members.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the New Business Development team.
Drive a pipeline-focused approach to win new work from existing clients and prospects.
Support and develop New Business Development Managers and Client Partners.
Embed a disciplined pipeline management process from opportunity identification to conversion.
Coach Client Partners on BD activities and ensure proper follow-up.
Collaborate with Sector Leaders to identify major commercial opportunities.
Build relationships with US colleagues, alliances and Lex Mundi to progress cross-border opportunities.
Prioritise activities aligned to Sector and Business Group plans.
Support Bids & Tenders with pitches and strategic pursuits and share intelligence.
Work with Marketing and Account Management to maximize opportunities.