Senior Business Development Manager

A strategic role focusing on new business development, and international expansion. Can be based in London, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, or Norwich.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic business development support to private wealth, private client, family teams, and their home offices.
• Ensure the BD team delivers a high level of service using standardised materials and approaches, focusing on supporting partners and lawyers to win and retain business.
• Maintain a strong internal and external network to identify new opportunities, share best practices, and increase firm profile.
• Handle a substantial, complex, and strategic workload, consistently delivering outstanding client service.
• Drive ongoing development and implementation of best practices to ensure quality BD and sales approaches.
• Actively mentor and coach lawyers to enhance their business development and marketing skills.

Key Qualifications

• Extensive business development experience within a global professional services environment.
• Strong educational foundation, ideally supported by a professional marketing qualification.
• Demonstrated expertise in utilising a comprehensive range of marketing and business development strategies.
• Proven track record in leading and managing teams effectively.
• Deep understanding of the business landscape and industry trends.
• Strong commercial awareness with an ability to understand client needs and offer strategic guidance.