Business Development Executive

Blue Legal; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A top legal recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Business Development Executive to enhance client relationships and manage pipelines. The ideal candidate has experience in a law firm, possesses a relevant degree, and has proven skills in business development and sales management. This role involves attending events, conducting market research, and supporting office-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Proven business development and sales management experience.
• Understanding of business and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for BD plans which identify opportunities to grow relationships.
• Attend legal and sector association events to build knowhow and network.
• Driving process for building pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Conduct market and sector research to identify targets.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales management

Networking

Market research

Education

Relevant degree or Marketing qualification

Job description

A Top 40 UK law firm are looking for a Business Development Executive to join one of their UK offices. You will be responsible for the identification of BD opportunities and pipeline management. A key part of the role will require you to coach and provide high quality and effective business development advice for partners and lawyers across the business, reporting to the Business Development Manager.

The Responsibilities:

• Responsible for BD plans which identify opportunities to grow relationships
• Attend legal and sector association events and conferences to build knowhow and network with clients and prospects
• Driving process for building pipeline of new business opportunities
• In-depth understanding of multipliers and key referrers of work
• Key contact for local office to ensure office wide initiatives are successfully delivered
• Undertaking market and sector research to identify targets

The Candidate:

• Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm
• Possess a relevant degree or Marketing qualification
• Proven business development and sales management experience
• Understanding of the business and client requirements

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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