Business Development Manager

Company: Carter Murray
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Location: Leeds
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Overview

An exciting opportunity to join a leading law firm as a Business Development Manager. This role focuses on working closely with the fee earners to develop a go to market BD plan. Supported by a team of high performing execs, the role will work with the wider BD and marketing function to help the firm reach its growth targets.

Your Role

  • Develop and deliver BD/marketing plans that complement and drive forward the overarching sector strategy.
  • Collaborate with sector BDMs and the wider marketing team to take products and services to market, create sales pipelines and support stakeholders in converting opportunities.
  • Work with the marketing and campaigns team to design compelling sales and marketing campaigns with support from Knowledge, Communications and Campaign teams.
  • Actively manage a pipeline of targets and use campaigns to generate new business leads. Provide BD/sales activity reports for your teams.
  • Create and promote new legal products and services relevant for your sectors and service lines.
  • Provide seamless BD support across the UK office network and in partnership with international alliance firms.
  • Lead the development of compelling proposals/bids and pitch presentations with support from the Bids team.

Your Skills and Experience

  • Graduate or equivalent, with proven business development experience in a professional services environment.
  • Strong proposal and bid writing skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
  • Highly commercial with a strong understanding of business issues.
  • Experience with CRM systems and marketing technologies.
  • Proactive, persistent, and a team player.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Marketing and Business Development

Industries

  • Legal Services, Law Practice, and Professional Services

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Posted: June 16th, 2026