Senior Business Development Manager

Blue Legal; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for their Scotland office. The role involves implementing business strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and developing client-focused initiatives to enhance the firm's growth in the Property and Infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a Legal or Professional Services environment.
• Possession of a degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Previous experience with project management and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the sector business development strategy and plans.
• Assist with the firm’s Key Client Programme, focusing on improving client service.
• Collaborate with partners to write proposals and materials for new work.

Skills

Business Development

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree or Equivalent Professional Qualification

Job description

A Scottish-based UK law firm is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to join one of their Scotland offices. The firm seeks someone who can support the Property & Infrastructure sector group and play a significant role in implementing the business development strategy. You will work closely with key stakeholders and have exposure to the full MBD and bids function.

The Responsibilities:

• Work closely with key stakeholders to create and implement the sector business development strategy and plans.
• Understand key sector issues and identify emerging trends to enhance client offerings and market proposition.
• Assist partners in developing business development plans and initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with key clients to support division success and the firm’s growth.
• Assist with the firm’s Key Client Programme, focusing on improving client service delivery and maximizing client relationships.
• Collaborate with partners to write proposals and materials for winning new work.
• Prepare partners for pitches, working with the bids team on large tenders as needed.
• Manage the division marketing budget to support sector business plans and strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively across the MBD function to drive successful campaigns and initiatives for the sector.

The Candidate:

• Experience in a similar role within a Legal or Professional Services environment.
• Possession of a degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Previous experience with project management and influencing senior stakeholders.

Please note: Only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or a relevant high-profile Association or Agency will be considered. Applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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