Our client is a long established and an award-winning law firm providing specialist legal services for multinational organisations, entrepreneurial businesses and individuals.
They are now seeking an experienced Business Development Professional to join their team. You will work closely with the head of department to identify new opportunities within the mid-market and global Real Estate organisations, utilising your excellent interpersonal skills and your flair to growing professional relationships, you will contribute to the firms ongoing growth and success and will be rewarded with a bonus.
About the Role
- Identify new opportunities and to arrange and lead meetings with the relevant contact(s)
- Secure revenue streams with new clients / referral partners, working with the relevant fee earner during the negotiation phase
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and referrer base
- Analyse the department and the firms key BD data, identifying areas for growth / improvement
- CRM management and accurate record keeping
- Research key sector events to attend and network
- Advise and train partners and fee earners on BD skills, lead generation, and relationship management
- Collaborate with cross functional teams – Marketing and BD head on department brochures, pitch documents, ensuring they remain up to date and relevant
- You are comfortable in a target driven environment
Qualification & Skills
- Full UK driving license
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- At least 5 year track record of successful business development, either in a law firm or similar professional services environment
- Proactive approach and results orientated.
- Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in IT and social media.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Generous bonus.
- Free car parking for your convenience.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working