Senior Business Development Manager

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm seeks a Senior Business Development Manager for a 12-18 month contract in their London office. The role focuses on strategic implementation within the firm’s new practice group, managing client relations and facilitating marketing efforts to drive firm-wide objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior client development or business development role.
• Experience within legal or professional services environments.
• Experience in developing and monitoring budgets.

Responsibilities

• Align initiatives with client and business development plans.
• Manage the sales pipeline and lead strategic pitches.
• Act as Client Relationship Manager and coordinate client teams.

Skills

Client Development

Business Development

Sales Management

Strategic Planning

Cross-practice Collaboration

Job description

Location: London
Salary: up to £80,000
Contract type: Contract/Temporary
Date posted: 25/10/2022

An international top-tier law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to join their London office for a 12-18 month FTC. The successful candidate will lead the firm’s new practice group, focusing on strategic implementation and cross-selling opportunities across the firm. They will also manage the development of key clients within the Industrials sector, facilitate sales processes, coordinate marketing activities, and provide advisory services. This role reports to the Head of Clients within the Global Business Development Team.

Responsibilities include:

• Align initiatives with client and business development plans to drive pursuits and achieve firm-wide objectives.
• Manage the sales pipeline, identifying leads with priority clients.
• Lead strategic pitches and panel opportunities.
• Conduct pipeline review meetings with key client teams to identify opportunities and support needs.
• Act as Client Relationship Manager for relevant clients to understand strategies and needs.
• Support partners in managing engagement and sales, utilizing existing and new products.
• Coordinate client teams and foster cross-practice collaboration.
• Report to the Head of Clients on progress and consult on issues.
• Lead the annual budget process for key clients, ensuring appropriate expenditure and ROI.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience in a senior client development or business development role.
• Experience within legal or professional services environments.
• Experience in developing and monitoring budgets.
• Ability to influence senior partner and lawyer groups.

Note: Only candidates with relevant experience in a law firm, accountancy firm, consultancy, property/construction, financial services, or related associations will be considered. Applications outside these sectors will not be accepted.

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