Senior Business Development Executive

  • Bristol
  • Contract

Our client, a leading top 100 law firm, is looking for a Senior Business Development Executive to join its business development and marketing function.

The role will working closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop client relationships, identify commercial opportunities and deliver targeted business development and marketing activity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support business development activity designed to generate new opportunities, strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to wider growth
  • Support the management of sector budgets, ensuring it aligns with agreed priorities and delivers value
  • Work with senior stakeholders on key client relationships
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of client-facing events, from initial coordination through to follow-up and evaluation
  • Develop and implement targeted communications and marketing campaigns, including coordinating internal stakeholders, managing mailing lists and monitoring results
  • Create and adapt marketing materials and content for different audiences and channels, working with relevant communications and digital specialists
  • Coordinate and support proposals, tenders and pitch activity, ensuring materials are accurate, compelling and delivered to deadline
  • Monitor and report on the performance of business development and marketing initiatives
  • Provide guidance and oversight to more junior members of the team on relevant projects and activities

About You

  • Experience in legal or professional services environment
  • Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to analyse information, interpret performance data and make commercially informed recommendations
  • Experience supporting pitches, proposals, campaigns, events or other business development initiatives
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM or client relationship management systems
  • A creative and practical approach to developing marketing and business development initiatives
  • Strong client-service mindset and a professional, responsive approach

Please apply today if this sounds like you.

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    Bids Manager

    • Bristol
    • from £65,000 to £75,000
    • Permanent

    Our client, a leading top 100 law firm, is looking for an experienced Bids Manager to join its growing team.

    In this role, you’ll manage complex, strategic bids and collaborate with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts.

    About the role:

    • Manage high-value bids from initial qualification to submission and mobilisation.
    • Guide senior stakeholders on bid decisions, strategy and pricing.
    • Plan pitches and presentations 
    • Create competitive commercial proposals 
    • Enhance bid processes, systems, tools and resources.
    • Build pricing frameworks, content libraries and effective bid methodologies.
    • Ensure bids support priority clients, target markets and wider growth plans.

    About you:

    • Experience managing bids within a professional services environment.
    • A strong track record of leading complex opportunities involving multiple stakeholders.
    • Outstanding proposal-writing and communication skills.
    • The ability to influence senior decision-makers with confidence.
    • Excellent organisation and project management, even under tight deadlines.
    • A meticulous approach and commitment to quality.
    • A collaborative approach and commitment to developing others.

    If this opportunity sounds right for you, apply today.

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