Senior BD Manager, Corporate Growth (Hybrid)

Hunter Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after onboarding

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting in St. Louis, MO (hybrid) is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to design and execute business development strategies that drive revenue for the Corporate Practice Group and Industry Groups. You will collaborate with practice leaders, cross-functional teams, and firm leadership to plan, budget, and report on KPIs.

Occasional hybrid work is available after onboarding. The role requires 8+ years in a B2B or professional services setting, strong leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in business, marketing, communications or related area.
• 8+ years in a B2B or professional services setting.
• Experience with Am Law 200 firms strongly preferred.
• Strong strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership abilities, initiative, curiosity, and a self-starter attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills across all levels.
• Highly organized with strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel 10–15% and work across the firm's footprint.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio for the Corporate practice group and several industry groups; primary contact for Mktg/BD.
• Make independent decisions in consultation with Practice Group and Industry Team Leaders and CMBDO.
• Collaborate with CMBDO and other BD Managers on firm initiatives and leadership presentations.
• Monitor performance of practice groups and activities with Firm leaders.
• Develop and execute BD strategies with CRLs to reach revenue goals.
• Possibly supervise and mentor BDCs and guide strategic direction for assigned groups.
• Define campaigns, tactics, timelines and KPIs to drive accountability.
• Lead complex RFP responses and pitches, coordinating with pricing for profitability.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Finance, IT, Diversity, Pricing, PM and PD to support improvements.
• Lead PG meetings and BD programs in coordination with PGLs.
• Develop insights on industry trends, client feedback, and opportunities for awareness.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to direct reports.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & KPIs

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Marketing/Relevant Field

Job description

Hunter Recruiting in St. Louis, MO (hybrid) is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to design and execute business development strategies that drive revenue for the Corporate Practice Group and Industry Groups. You will collaborate with practice leaders, cross-functional teams, and firm leadership to plan, budget, and report on KPIs.

Occasional hybrid work is available after onboarding. The role requires 8+ years in a B2B or professional services setting, strong leadership, and