Business Development Executive

Overview

In this role you will support the UK Business Development team and sectors, helping to grow client relationships and win new work. You will work with the BD Managers to target clients, prepare research and materials, and coordinate pitches, events, and marketing activity. You’ll contribute to data reporting, CRM usage, and content creation to maximise ROI. This is a hands-on role in a global firm focused on client-centric growth and integrated marketing.

Responsibilities

• Client-targeting support: research packs, activity analysis, ad hoc revenue support, regional visit prep, data/report production
• Pitches and proposals: review RFPs, tailor content, prepare briefing documents, coordinate input and approvals, ensure timely submissions
• Event management: plan and execute client events and webinars, manage invitations and logistics, analyse ROI
• Marketing and CRM systems: campaigns, brochures, CRM reports, analytics, website content, podcasts/digital content production
• Legal directories: content collation, submissions, interview coordination, progress reporting
• Reporting, analysis and research: client/market/competitor research, reporting, data integrity, insights for BD/marketing effectiveness

Key requirements

• Bachelor-level education or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year in Business Development or Marketing in a professional services organisation
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and online research tools
• Experience with legal-sector CRM systems, client mailing platforms, and webinar technology (preferred)
• Ability to build relationships across BD team and wider business
• Proactive, flexible, collaborative approach

• Team player
• Strong communication
• Organised and detail-oriented
• Microsoft Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel

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