Business development manager

Our client, one of UK rsquo;s largest independent legal marketing collectives are growing rapidly and are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team to help them identify new opportunities and drive their growth. They are looking for someone who has previously worked in legal services and has a proven track record of delivering continual growth within a B2B sales role. You will be required to work with a range of law firms and corporate organisations across the country, building relationships with new and existing clients. With a focus on building new relationships, you will be a strong communicator who is professional, confident and not afraid of hard work. The responsibilities of the Business Development Manager: * Manage, structure, control and communicate your own workload to ensure the successful delivery of Department strategic plan. * Working closely with other members of the Business Development Team and maintaining relationships with all firms, partners, stakeholders and colleagues. This will include identifying and recognising your own development needs with your line manager. * Identifying new leads from current and potential new income streams to generate profitable sales. * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape initiatives that align with market demands. * Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with prospect law firms, third party suppliers and potential corporate partners. * Nurturing existing client relationships while promoting new ones. * Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor movements, to develop new opportunities, products and services, keeping us at the cutting edge of innovation. * Attaining, and exceeding monthly sales targets as agreed by the Company. * Act as a PR ambassador networking for the business including attending industry conferences, exhibitions and other such functions as directed by the Company. * Effectively understanding and maintaining an in-depth working knowledge of the current legal industry/market, sales trends and identify any potential threats or opportunities to the sector. * Provide constructive feedback and suggestions for the continual improvement of the Business Development function and the business overall. What we are looking for from you: * Previously worked in a similar business development role within the legal services industry. * Able to demonstrate a credible track record of delivering continual growth within a B2B sales role. * Experience of key account management, specifically identifying, building and maintaining relationships within a customer focused professional services environment. * Experience of generating own B2B leads and Strong sales skills with the ability to effectively convert a high percentage of leads. * Ability to work to and meet set targets both independently and as part of a sales team. * Excellent organisational and communication skills and is able to develop professional long-lasting relationships with clients. * Can work autonomously and structure your own day. What we can offer you: * Competitive starting salary plus uncapped commission. * Car allowance/company car. * Private healthcare. * Access to interest free travel loans. * Pension scheme. * Career progression. * Annual leave commences at 25 days plus bank holidays. * Loyalty reward with additional leave for length of service ndash; up to a maximum of 28 days per annum from 1 January 2024. * Birthday leave ndash; an extra paid day off on your birthday each year. If you rsquo;re a forward thinking and highly motivated individual and this sounds like the right role for you, please get in touch today for further information! Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30 day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application. (Jo Holdsworth Recruitment - Recruitment Agency)