Business Development Manager

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of firm-wide and departmental business development strategies aligned to growth objectives
• Work with partners and fee earners to identify and develop cross-selling and upselling opportunities
• Support key client relationship leads to grow priority client accounts and sector opportunities
• Provide client and market insight, including research, opportunity tracking, and meeting support
• Manage and contribute to tenders, bids, and proposals, including drafting and coordination
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify positioning and growth opportunities
• Support conferences, seminars, and speaking opportunities, including content development
• Track and report on business development activity and performance using CRM systems
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and BD, marketing, and client experience teams to deliver a coordinated approach
• Manage BD budgets and act as a professional ambassador for the firm

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience in a legal or professional services environment or a comparable commercial, service-led organisation
• Strong understanding of professional services markets and client development
• Proven experience managing and writing bids, tenders, and proposals
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify and convert business development opportunities
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently
• Strong client focus with a professional, confident approach
• Proficient in CRM and business development systems