BD Manager

Talent Frame are working with a forward-thinking law firm to hire a Business Development Manager in Bristol. This pivotal role involves shaping and executing strategic initiatives to enhance client engagement, drive market positioning, and support sustainable growth within a dynamic legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive business development and marketing plans aligned with firm-wide strategies.
• Support client relationship growth by collaborating with key engagement teams and sector leaders.
• Manage BD budgets efficiently, maximise ROI, and track progress against goals.
• Coordinate communication campaigns, including marketing materials, webinars, events, and public relations activities, to elevate firm visibility.
• Lead the creation of compelling proposals, bids, and pitch presentations to attract new clients and opportunities.
• Maintain and grow relationships with industry bodies and intermediaries to expand the firm’s network.
• Utilise CRM and other marketing technologies to segment audiences and optimise outreach efforts.
• Contribute to the development of innovative legal products in partnership with specialist teams.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless delivery of BD initiatives, supporting firm growth targets.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in business development or marketing within professional services, ideally legal or financial sectors.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with credibility in engaging senior stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of business and industry issues impacting clients.
• Proactive, confident, and solution-oriented approach.
• Experience with marketing technologies, proposal writing, and event planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build trusted relationships across the organisation.

What’s on Offer
Competitive Salary

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
Talent Frame are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.