Client Relationship Manager (Mat Cover) – Manchester

Location: North West
Salary: Up to £50,000
Contract type: Contract/Temporary
Date posted: 28/03/2023

A top national law firm are searching for a Client Relationship Manager to join their team for a 12 month fixed-term contract. The role holder will identify key clients and propositions and will effectively manage existing relationships. The ideal candidate will have a commercial approach and experience facilitating the sales process. This role reports directly into the Head of Client Acquisition and will manage a small team. Location is flexible, remote working optional.

The Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing business development initiatives for the in line with the business area strategy.
• Ensure proposals are relevant and support the firm’s growth ambitions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider firm to drive the implementation of the firm’s BD strategy for the specific business line and key clients.
• Able to internally communicate propositions to the firm including profitability, and pipeline opportunities, based on understanding of the client base.
• Collaborate with the Bids team to prepare presentations and proposal documents on new business pitches.
• Provide support and attend internal and external events
• Support growth of a key client – attending meetings, coaching, analysing ROI and trends.

The Candidate:

• Previous relationship management, business development or sales experience.
• Experience working within a legal / professional services environment.
• Confident in developing relationships with clients, contacts or intermediaries.
• Experience working in a client-facing role, in a marketing and business development team.

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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