The Senior Business Development Executive (SBDE) will work with the RE Group Business Development Manager (BDM) to implement the RE group's strategy through targeted business development and marketing activities. This is an exciting opportunity to join the RE Group during a period of ambitious growth and engagement with top-tier clients. The team is highly regarded, ranking in the top tier in both Leeds and Manchester, and has recently been honoured as the Manchester RE Team of the Year.
You will work on high profile BD projects and provide BD support to partners and fee earners across 4 practice groups; TRE, RE Disputes, Construction and Engineering and Planning. You will be involved in the full spectrum of BD tasks that you would expect from an international law firm. You will be very hands on with a clear objective of getting tasks completed. You will be joining a great team who all help and support each other. We live and breathe a "can-do" attitude
What You'll Do:
• You will build strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders across the RE Group, becoming a trusted BD advisor to them.
• You will work alongside the BDM in developing, implementing and reviewing BD plans for practice groups.
• You will provide support and also lead on the BD targeting activities, tracking opportunities from large programmes and campaigns. You will work alongside other team members across the BD Directorate as required to ensure delivery of these.
• You will be highly organised and manage, monitor and measure business development activity accurately and regularly.
• You will lead on the production and delivery of bids and tenders for new business opportunities, from completing PQQ type response and taking ownership for response drafts to taking a lead role on appropriate bid opportunities and providing adequate support to the Bids team on major panel tenders.
Who We're Looking For:
• You are a self-starter with the ability to use your initiative to get the job done
• You have an excellent attention to detail and have great writing skills
• You are a team player with the ability to collaborate with multiple teams and individuals from across the business to deliver on tasks and objectives
• You have great influencing skills and can gain trust and build relationships quickly
• You have a real "can do" attitude and an ability to find solutions where others may not
Why Choose Us?
Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.
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