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The Job:
On behalf of our client we are seeking a Contract Business Development Manager on a 6 month contract. In this role you will be responsible for assisting with their revenue and reputation growth across their business Reporting into the Senior Business Development Manager, you will be directly supported by BD Executive and assistant and work closely with the wider Marketing and Business Development team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Strategic planning – develop and deliver BD/marketing plans
- Client plans - building relationships with the priority clients in your areas and supporting Client Relationship Partners in managing relevant client panels/frameworks.
- Working with their marketing and communications team to plan and deliver agreed sales and marketing objectives through:
- Working with the campaigns team, scope and develop thought leadership campaigns
- Work with their Knowledge Lawyers, Digital communications and legal teams to create clear, concise, market-focused client updates.
- PR, Events and Webinars
- Work with the marketing team to create compelling marketing materials
- Produce regular updates and presentations on BD and marketing initiatives, new clients, significant work examples and financial performance.
- Lead the development of compelling proposals/bids and pitch presentations for with support from our Bids team.
- Actively manage a pipeline of targets and use campaigns to generate new business leads.
- Build a network – develop your own network of intermediaries, targets and client contacts and use these to share communications and support lead generation and relationship building activity.
- Work with their team to create and promote new legal and near-legal products and services relevant for your sectors and service line.
The Person:
For this role, our client is looking for someone who has the following skills and experience.
- Graduate or equivalent, with experience of working in business development / marketing within a professional services environment.
- CIM qualification advantageous
- Relevant financial services knowledge would be advantageous.
- Excellent proposal and bid writing is essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate and present clearly, concisely and credibly.
- Able to work well under pressure and to drive through major projects to completion.
- Experience of using a range of marketing technologies would be advantageous
The Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
The Location:
Central Bristol, Hybrid
The Salary:
C£48-65,000
The Contract:
6 months
