Your newpany
You will be working for a reputable legal firm known for delivering exceptional client service and innovative legal solutions. The team is expanding, and they are seeking a dynamic Business Development Executive to help drive growth and strengthen their market presence. We offer aprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire.
Your new role
As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and supporting strategic initiatives to enhance the firm’s profile. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual with a passion for professional services and a strongmercial mindset.
Duties and responsibilities will include –
1. Develop and implement business development strategies to attract new clients and grow existing relationships.
2. Supporting with strategic business development plans for themercial Division, ensuring a detailed understanding of what all departments do
3. Researching potential new targets and opportunities to help drive growth across themercial Division, linked to ideal target profiles to support in winning 3 significant new clients permercial division team each year;
4. Producing proposals and capability documents to support the winning of new clients/ retention of existing clients;
5. Conduct market research andpetitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
6. Collaborate with partners and fee earners to create targeted marketing campaigns and proposals.
7. Manage the firm’s CRM system and track business development activities.
8. Attend networking events, conferences, and client meetings to promote the firm’s services.
9. Prepare reports and presentations for senior management on business development performance.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in a Business Development led role and ideally, will have worked within a professional services environment. You must have a keen eye for detail and be adept at dealing with both internal and external stakeholders. You will always be tenacious in your approach and have the ability to nurture long-standing relationships.
What you'll get in return
You will get the opportunity to work for an extremely reputable legal firm in the North West and will join an experienced team who will focus on developing you and your career. The salary on offer is up to £32k depending on experience. The role will be based on site in Preston on a full-time basis in state-of-the-art office space with free parking on site. You may on occasion be able to work from home. You will receive 25 days' holiday + bank hols.
This is a truly excellent opportunity to enhance and grow your career with an employer that cares about its employees.