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Business Development Manager
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Transactions Business Development Manager
Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or London
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We’re recruiting for a Transactions Business Development Manager to join a forward-thinking Business Development and Marketing team within a leading UK leading law firm.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded BD professional to support the growth of a highly regarded Transactions division, working across corporate markets, client acquisition, revenue generation and strategic marketing initiatives. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to identify new opportunities, strengthen client relationships and help deliver business plans that drive long-term growth.
The role combines strategic business development with hands-on marketing activity, including market research, client development, campaigns, thought leadership, events and bid support. You’ll also collaborate with teams across the wider business to maximise cross-selling opportunities, build referral networks and raise the profile of the division.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Growth
- Work with divisional and sector leadership to identify growth opportunities across the corporate market.
- Support strategic business planning through market research, competitor analysis and commercial insight.
- Develop a strong understanding of the division’s clients, identifying opportunities for revenue generation, cross-selling and new business.
- Monitor market developments and emerging trends to identify opportunities and keep the firm’s services front of mind.
- Build relationships with referral networks, industry bodies and key contacts to generate new opportunities.
Marketing, Campaigns & Content
- Develop and deliver integrated marketing campaigns to raise the profile of the Transactions division.
- Create thought leadership content and identify opportunities for seminars, roundtables and industry events.
- Coordinate marketing activity and sponsorship opportunities to strengthen market presence.
- Support directory submissions, award entries and other initiatives that showcase the division’s expertise.
- Work with PR and Communications colleagues to develop press releases and external communications.
- Share internal updates and success stories to encourage collaboration across teams and divisions.
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Client Relationships & New Business
- Work with client relationship teams to support client development plans and strengthen key relationships.
- Collaborate with new business and strategic bids teams on proposals and bid responses.
- Identify opportunities to connect clients with relevant services across the wider firm.
- Support client and competitor research projects to inform business development strategies.
Reporting & Team Collaboration
- Provide business intelligence and management information to support performance reviews and strategic planning.
- Use data and market insight to identify opportunities and measure the impact of BD and marketing activity.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities, ensuring activity is delivered accurately and effectively.
- Mentor and coach junior members of the Business Development team.
- Contribute to wider business development projects and firm-wide initiatives.
Candidate Profile
Essential
- Previous business development and marketing experience within a professional services environment.
- Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to turn market developments and business challenges into growth opportunities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience developing and delivering marketing campaigns, content and business development initiatives.
- Strong content writing skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
- Analytical skills, with the ability to use research and data to generate commercial insight.
- Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Excellent networking, communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Desirable
- Experience within the legal sector, particularly corporate or transactional legal services.
- Knowledge of corporate markets, including M&A, private equity, investments or wider business transactions.
- Experience supporting strategic bids, client development plans or professional services directory submissions.
- Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members.
What Our Client Offers
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- The opportunity to work within a highly regarded Transactions division.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic business planning.
- A varied role combining business development, marketing, client relationships and commercial analysis.
- The opportunity to contribute directly to growth and revenue generation.
- A collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a focus on innovation and professional development.
- Flexible benefits designed to support employees and their individual needs.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Business Development professional looking for an opportunity to influence commercial growth, develop key client relationships and deliver impactful marketing initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV or get in touch with the PYVITAL team for a confidential discussion.
About Us
PYVITAL is a Birmingham-based recruitment and consultancy business supporting organisations across the UK with experienced professionals across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR and more.
We take a straightforward, people-focused approach to recruitment, taking the time to understand both our clients and candidates to ensure the right fit for everyone involved.
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