Business Development Manager – London

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 26/03/2024

Blue Legal has partnered with a progressive and innovative law firm, who are seeking a talented Business Development Manager to support their corporate and transactional groups. The role-holder will be involved in developing client relationships and driving growth for the firm through the delivery of initiatives and projects.

The Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the team to enhance relationships with the firm’s international network.
• Responsible for creating and delivering BD and marketing plans in line with the firmwide strategy and sector objectives.
• Drive client development, working with partners and teams to oversee client targeting, providing valuable insights into client trends and cross-selling opportunities.
• Deliver winning pitches and responses to RFPs, assess pitch opportunities, drafting documents, coaching teams and carrying out post-pitch debrief and analysis.
• Manage marketing communications with a campaign-oriented approach, overseeing public relations, event management, and internal communications.
• Return on investment (ROI) – Identify areas of improvement in the process in collaboration with the team and fee earners.
• Ensuring effectiveness of firm wide initiatives through use of the CRM system, web and digital presence and providing training and coaching.
• Identify opportunities and market developments to support with growth / marketing plans for the practice.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience within a legal / professional services environment.
• Experience of client development and supporting with pitch/proposals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to engage with stakeholders across practice groups and wider BD team.
• Educated to degree level and/or Chartered Institute of Marketing.

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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