Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 (plus bonus)
Experience: Senior B2B relationship builder with a strong network
If you're a senior B2B relationship-builder who can open doors and create warm, commercial conversations, this is an interesting opportunity to join a busy Manchester office and work directly with Partners across multiple practice areas.
Our client is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to help grow the firm's pipeline through high-quality introductions, relationship-led business development, and structured follow-up. This is not a high-volume cold sales role. It's about credibility, trust, and being able to connect the right people.
They're open on background. You do not need to have worked in a law firm, but you do need to be comfortable learning how legal services are positioned and sold, and how to spot opportunities across different teams.
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- Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of B2B opportunities through your network and targeted outreach
- Creating introductions and setting up meetings for Partners and senior stakeholders
- Identifying cross-selling opportunities across practice areas and helping teams collaborate on shared clients
- Supporting Partners with follow-up activity, keeping opportunities moving, and ensuring next steps are clear
- Helping shape and deliver business development activity in the Manchester market (events, networking, relationships)
- Tracking activity and outcomes so the firm has visibility of what's working and where to focus
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in senior B2B relationship-led business development, ideally with access to a wide network
- Comfortable operating with senior stakeholders and influencing at Partner level
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to spot and qualify opportunities
- Confident communicator who can build trust quickly and represent the firm professionally
- Organised and consistent with follow-up, with a practical approach to turning conversations into work
- Interest in professional services and the ability to learn and understand the firm's service lines
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What's On Offer
- Strong base salary with bonus potential
- Private medical cover
- Death in service
- Pension
- Busy, bustling Manchester office with food provided
- A role with real autonomy and visibility, working closely with senior decision-makers
- Flexibility around working pattern for the right person
Working Arrangements
Manchester-based role with hybrid working available. Part-time considered.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
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