Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Bristol
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will provide support, advice, and commercial guidance to lawyers regarding business development activities. You will play a crucial role in managing the firm's business development strategy and activities in core sectors where our clients are seeking to transact or facing issues.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the implementation of the firm's Markets strategy.
* Understand sector issues, map out emerging market trends, and articulate the firm's unique selling proposition in relevant markets.
* Provide business development support to the department you are operating in.
* Identify opportunities to grow the business for CRM clients and turn these into tangible marketing and business development outputs.
* Work with lawyers to produce, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of sector business plans.
* Provide support to lawyers in building networking and business development opportunities.
* Develop and manage marketing plans to deliver business objectives.
* Drive the delivery of marketing activities and manage the marketing budget.
* Collaborate with colleagues in the production of pitches and tenders.
* Support lawyers with their Client Relationship Management (CRM) activities.
* Assist the wider Marketing team with key marketing activities, such as legal directories submissions, industry award submissions, press and PR matters, marketing literature production, email marketing, and website content.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a Business Development role within the legal sector or similar.
* Self-assured with the ability to instil confidence and trust.
* Ability to challenge, drive, and make suggestions.
* Proactive and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
* Comfortable challenging more senior members of staff and able to influence people without formal authority.
* Flexible with excellent time management skills.
* Resilient and able to work through challenges and setbacks.
Working Arrangements:
* Liaise with Lawyers and Partners within a specified Department.
* Develop and maintain good communications among the Marketing Team, Departmental Marketing Manager, and Head of Business Development.
* Normal office conditions, with occasional requirements to work outside normal office hours.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
* Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and pension scheme.
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
* A supportive and collaborative work environment.
If you are passionate about business development and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Business Development Manager!