Senior Business Development Executive (Fixed-Term)

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A commercially focused national law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to join their team on a 6-month FTC. The successful candidate will support the BD Manager by identifying new business opportunities and developing existing client relationships to achieve growth targets. This role focuses on business development, proposal writing, and client targeting campaigns. It is an excellent opportunity for someone between contract roles to gain experience working with a top-tier team.

The Responsibilities:

• Support proposal preparation, develop a credentials database, and monitor proposal win/loss rates.
• Assist in compiling directory submissions for all areas associated with the group.
• Liaise with sector teams to implement BD initiatives, conduct research, and identify new clients.
• Help develop a new business pipeline for the sector, including researching new clients and opportunities to raise the firm's profile.
• Assist in managing existing clients and the client opportunities pipeline through research, analysis, and identifying cross-selling opportunities.
• Deliver sector plan events and support other events throughout the year.
• Support marketing communications projects such as industry award submissions, newsletters, and website content.
• Promote effective use of the firm's CRM database, managing data for key clients and prospects.

The Candidate:

• At least 3 years' relevant experience.
• Experience working in a legal or professional services firm (preferably 3+ years).
• Degree educated and/or Chartered Institute of Marketing qualification.
• Broad experience managing and implementing various marketing and business development programs.

Please note: Due to sector-specific requirements, only candidates with experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or a relevant high-profile Association or Agency will be considered. Applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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