Senior Business Development Manager

Ambition; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is partnering with a global law firm to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager in Houston to grow the Energy practice. This strategic, client-facing role works with partners and stakeholders across the global network to drive growth strategy and high-impact BD initiatives.

The ideal candidate will lead business development efforts, manage events and campaigns, and collaborate with lawyers and BD teams to deliver firmwide strategic initiatives in the Energy sector.

Qualifications

• Senior-level business development experience with a record of leading revenue growth.
• Strong collaboration with partners and cross-functional teams across regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development and marketing plans supporting strategic objectives.
• Drive revenue growth through pitches, proposals, market intelligence, and opportunity identification.
• Lead client development efforts and strengthen relationships with key clients and target accounts.
• Manage and coordinate events, sponsorships, thought leadership campaigns, and directory submissions.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and client needs to uncover growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with lawyers and BD teams across regions to deliver firmwide strategic initiatives.

Job description

We are currently partnering with a global law firm in search of a Senior Business Development Manager to join their Houston office to help grow out their Energy practice!

This is a strategic, client-facing leadership role that will work closely with partners and stakeholders across the firm's global network. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the group's growth strategy, identifying new business opportunities, enhancing market visibility, and delivering high-impact business development and marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute business development and marketing plans that support the firm's strategic objectives.
• Drive revenue growth through pitches, proposals, market intelligence, and opportunity identification.
• Lead client development efforts and strengthen relationships with key clients and target accounts.
• Manage and coordinate events, sponsorships, thought leadership campaigns, and legal directory and award submissions.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and client needs to uncover growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with lawyers and business development teams across regions to deliver firmwide strategic initiatives.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced business development professional with a background in Energy who is excited by the prospect of joining a global platform and growing out their Energy practice in the Houston market!