Senior Business Development Executive

We are delighted to be working with an international legal services firm who are seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Executive to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded BD professional to support strategic growth initiatives within a high-performing, professional services environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. 6-month fixed-term contract

2. Salary depending on experience

3. Hybrid working with an international professional services firm

The Role

• Support the delivery of business development and marketing initiatives across key practice areas

• Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive client development, pitches, and proposals

• Prepare high-quality pitch documentation, credentials, and presentations

• Analyse market and client data to identify growth opportunities

• Support client targeting, relationship management initiatives, and account planning

• Assist with the coordination of events, campaigns, and profile-raising activities

• Collaborate with wider marketing and communications teams as required

The Person

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Business Development role within professional services

• Strong experience supporting senior stakeholders and practice groups

• Proven ability to manage pitches, proposals, and client-facing materials

• Commercially aware with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working to deadlines

• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

The Rewards

• Salary depending on experience

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Opportunity to work within an international legal services environment

• Exposure to high-level strategic BD initiatives

• Supportive and professional team culture

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Senior Business Development Executive – 6 Month FTC role, please contact Clare Patterson. Visit our website for a full list of business support opportunities.

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