Senior Business Development Manager, Technology, Media and Entertainment

Connect Legal Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners in London seeks a senior head of business development for its technology, media and entertainment sector group. You will set the sector marketing and BD strategy, build annual plans with financial targets, and oversee a BD manager and BD executive.

You will lead bids and pitches, manage key client relationships, budgets, and collaborations with partners, bringing 8+ years in professional services and a passion for the sector.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years experience, ideally in professional services, with a track record of delivering sector or practice BD plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and client development for the firm's technology, media and entertainment sector group.
• Set sector marketing and BD strategy, build annual plans with financial targets, manage key client relationships, lead bids and pitches, manage budgets, and supervise BD staff.

Job description

The firm

A national commercial law firm with a broad disputes and commercial practice.

The role

You will lead business development and client development for the firm's technology, media and entertainment sector group. That means setting the sector's marketing and BD strategy, building annual plans with financial targets, managing key client relationships, leading bids and pitches, managing budgets, and managing a BD manager and BD executive.

What you will need

At least 8 years experience, ideally in professional services, with a track record of delivering sector or practice BD plans. You will need confidence working with partners, strong budget and project management, good analysis and leadership skills, and a real interest in the sector.

What is on offer

A senior sector role with a direct team and real influence over strategy.