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BD Manager - Birmingham

Norfolk Capsey
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This dynamic law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Clients & Markets BD team.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional services BD/marketing role and offers a salary of £60,000 to £70,000.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the development of bids and proposals, creating sales pipelines, and managing client relationships.
  • Preferred qualifications include strong writing and communication skills, a commercial mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • The firm values a collaborative and proactive team member who can contribute to overall success and raise the firm's profile through various initiatives.
This dynamic law firm is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their ambitious Clients & Markets BD team. Reporting into the Head of Business Development, you will be instrumental in driving go-to-market strategies and supporting legal teams to win work, build relationships, and grow client accounts. Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of high-quality bids, proposals and pitch presentations.
  • Create and support sales pipelines and lead generation activity.
  • Use CRM tools to manage campaigns and segment audiences.
  • Build and leverage a strong network of intermediaries and industry contacts.
  • Evaluate the ROI of BD initiatives and deliver regular reports.
  • Shape and deliver BD/marketing plans aligned with sector strategies.
  • Support Client Relationship Partners in managing client panels and growth initiatives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and guide investment of BD budgets.
  • Develop campaigns and collaborate on compelling content and marketing materials.
  • Raise the firm’s profile via PR, award entries, legal directories, events, and social media.
  • Secure impactful speaking opportunities and manage internal communications.
  • Work closely across UK offices and with international partners to deliver results.
  • Be a collaborative, proactive team member who contributes to firm-wide success.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • Graduate or equivalent experience in a professional services BD/marketing role.
  • CIM qualification desirable.
  • Strong writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to think strategically and creatively.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Positive, enthusiastic, and proactive – with a good sense of humour.
  ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEYNorfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we've been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies (www.norfolkcapsey.co.uk) and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates (https://company/norfolkcapsey/)Contact us directly:Colette Norfolk (Managing Director)Victoria Capsey (Managing Director)

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.