Strategic Business Development Lead - Amsterdam

Addleshaw Goddard LLP; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & phone

Holiday allowance

Pension contribution

Travel allowance

28 days leave

International culture

Personal development

Healthy lunches

Social events

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard LLP Amsterdam is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to turn opportunities into growth. You will work with senior partners, align local plans with the global growth strategy, and connect the Amsterdam office to international initiatives.

You will develop pitches, lead tender and RFP processes, organise events, manage client relations, and coach colleagues on best BD practice, while promoting use of AI tools and the firm’s systems.

Qualifications

• Proven business development and marketing experience in international law firm or professional services.
• Strong analytical and prioritisation skills with project/tender management in a complex environment.
• Client-focused with ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Dutch and English.
• Proactive, autonomous and results-driven; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Organised and accurate; able to engage stakeholders and promote best practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with InterAction CRM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth opportunities with Partners and deliver BD and marketing initiatives in line with objectives.
• Connect Amsterdam office with Addleshaw Goddard's sector, client and practice group initiatives; develop pitches and client materials.
• Lead tender and RFP processes from strategy and drafting to review and follow‑up.
• Maintain the Foundation tender database with up-to-date credentials, references and information.
• Organise client events, conferences and marketing campaigns; identify media and PR opportunities.
• Share successes and insights from the Netherlands team across the network; coach Partners and fee earners.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

InterAction

CRM systems

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Addleshaw Goddard LLP Amsterdam is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to turn opportunities into growth. You will work with senior partners, align local plans with the global growth strategy, and connect the Amsterdam office to international initiatives.

You will develop pitches, lead tender and RFP processes, organise events, manage client relations, and coach colleagues on best BD practice, while promoting use of AI tools and the firm’s systems.