Business Development Manager

Taylor Root; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a Business Development Manager to act as a strategic growth partner, embedding with attorney practices and coaching them to identify opportunities and convert connections into new client work.

The role requires high visibility in the market, building relationships across the business community, facilitating introductions, identifying referral opportunities, and driving measurable growth for the firm.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in BD/relationship management or growth strategy.
• Experience in law firms or professional services.
• Strong relationship-building and networking.
• Ability to develop growth plans and influence stakeholders.
• Proactive in connecting people and generating opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic BD advisor and coach to attorneys.
• Identify opportunities and prep for BD interactions.
• Convert connections into new client work.
• Build market presence through external engagement and referrals.
• Balance coaching, planning and accountability with practical execution.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Growth strategy

Professional services experience

Strategic advisory

Job description

I'm partnering with a highly respected mid-sized law firm seeking a Business Development Manager to play a key role in driving attorney and firm growth. They are building out a BD team and this is the first addition! *PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SALES ROLE*

This is not a traditional marketing or internal training position.

The firm is looking for someone who can function as a strategic business development advisor and coach to attorneys, helping them identify opportunities, strengthen relationships, prepare for critical business development interactions, and ultimately convert connections into new client work. The right person will become deeply embedded in attorney practices and serve as a trusted growth partner.

Equally important, this role requires someone who is highly visible and active in the market. You'll build and maintain relationships throughout the business community, facilitate introductions, identify referral and networking opportunities, and help attorneys expand their networks and influence. The successful candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, balancing coaching, planning, and accountability with meaningful external engagement.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• 7+ years of business development, relationship management, or growth strategy experience
• Experience supporting professionals in a law firm or other professional services environment
• Strong relationship-building and networking capabilities
• Ability to develop growth plans, uncover opportunities, and influence stakeholders
• A proactive approach to connecting people, generating opportunities, and driving measurable results

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys operating as both a trusted advisor internally and a connector externally, helping attorneys grow their practices while elevating the firm's market presence.