Senior Business Development Manager - Sectors
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Job Description
Principal Consultant - Senior Legal BD, Marketing & Communications Recruitment
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Marketing & Business Development professional to join a market-leading global law firm in a highly visible Senior Manager role.
Working directly with senior leadership, this position sits at the heart of the firm's sector strategy, leading business development initiatives that drive growth, strengthen client relationships and enhance market profile across a diverse portfolio of industry sectors. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategy, lead high-profile initiatives and play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of a globally recognised organisation.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, translating commercial objectives into impactful marketing and business development programmes. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, oversee major cross-sector initiatives and collaborate closely with partners and business leaders across multiple practice groups and regions.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with senior sector and firm leadership to develop and execute strategic business development plans.
- Lead integrated marketing campaigns, thought leadership programmes and market-facing initiatives.
- Drive collaboration across sectors, practices and international teams to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities.
- Support strategic client development activity, including key client initiatives, high-value pitches and business opportunities.
- Use market, client and competitive intelligence to inform decision-making and demonstrate ROI.
- Enhance processes, operating models and ways of working to improve effectiveness and scalability.
- Manage, mentor and develop a talented Marketing & BD team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
You will be an accomplished Marketing & Business Development leader with experience gained within legal, accountancy, consulting or wider professional services environments.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- Significant Marketing & Business Development experience within a legal environment
- Strong strategic and commercial awareness with a proven ability to identify growth opportunities.
- Experience delivering integrated campaigns, client development initiatives and thought leadership programmes.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence and challenge senior leaders.
- Project management capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative approach combined with the ability to operate independently when required.