Senior Business Development Manager

I'm working with a leading international law firm looking to appoint a Senior Business Development Manager to lead the growth agenda for its highly successful Technology, Media & Entertainment sector.

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious BD professional who wants to operate at a strategic level, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future growth of a key sector within the firm.

With strong investment from leadership, significant growth ambitions and direct management responsibility, this role offers both visibility and influence in equal measure.

Reporting into senior business development leadership, you will drive the sector's business development and client growth strategy, working closely with partners to identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships and deliver sustainable revenue growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering the long-term BD and marketing strategy for the Technology, Media & Entertainment sector
• Creating and implementing annual growth plans aligned to firmwide objectives
• Identifying new market opportunities through client, competitor and sector analysis
• Leading strategic client development programmes for priority clients and targets
• Driving cross-selling initiatives and maximising opportunities across the client base
• Managing high-profile bids, proposals and competitive pursuits
• Coaching partners and lawyers on business development best practice
• Leading integrated sector campaigns and profile-raising initiatives
• Using data and market intelligence to inform decision-making and measure success
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the partnership
• Managing and developing a high-performing BD team
• Overseeing budgets and ensuring BD investment delivers measurable ROI

About You

You are either already operating at Senior Manager level within a law firm or wider professional services environment or an experienced manager looking for a step up on your career, and have a proven experience of delivering successful strategic BD initiatives.

You'll bring:

• Strong sector, practice or client development experience
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Commercial awareness and a growth-focused mindset
• Experience supporting senior leadership and partnership groups
• Strong leadership capability and experience managing and developing teams
• The confidence to challenge, innovate and drive change
• Excellent project management and execution skills

Experience within Technology, Media or Entertainment would be advantageous but is by no means essential.

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