Senior Business Development Executive

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  • London
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
United Kingdom- 020 7404 4004Job details Posted 22 August 2025 SalaryNegotiable LocationCity of London Job type Discipline Reference404441_1755870118ConsultantExecutive Assistant- Legal BD, Marketing & CommunicationsSenior Business Development ExecutiveJob Opportunity: Senior Business Development ExecutiveLocation: London
Contract: 12-month fixed-term
Working Hours: Full-time (Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm)About the RoleA leading law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to join their highly regarded Private Wealth team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced professional to support one of the firm's key client groups while also focusing on relationship management and business development.Key Responsibilities
  • Planning and Budgets: Support the development and implementation of sector BD plans.
  • Relationship Management: Drive follow-up strategies after events and maintain a relationship tracker.
  • BD Research and Analysis: Provide market intelligence and attend sector events.
  • Pitches and Tenders: Manage the end-to-end process for Private Wealth matters.
  • Events and Seminars: Plan and deliver sector events and assess ROI.
  • Legal Directories and Awards: Lead submissions for relevant sectors.
  • Thought Leadership and Campaigns: Coordinate outputs and follow-ups.
  • Profile Raising: Identify opportunities for speaking engagements and media.
  • Team Supervision: Support the development of the BD Executive.
Skills and Experience
  • At least 3 years in a Marketing & BD team at a professional services firm.
  • Strong business writing and copywriting skills.
  • Proposals experience within a professional services environment.
  • Highly organized with strong research and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in IT tools like PowerBI, Peppermint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Confident in using AI tools for content creation and research.
Person Specification
  • Curious and willing to learn.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gain credibility quickly.
  • Professional, proactive, and resilient.
Education and Qualifications
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • CIM or equivalent qualification (desirable).
This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team at a time of growth and strategic focus. If you are a dynamic professional looking to make a significant impact, and have experience in BD in a law firm, we encourage you to apply.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.Sign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this field Create alertYou agree to ourShare this jobSenior Business Development ExecutiveCity of London Posted about 13 hours agoQuick LinksConnectAmbition is an international recruitment agency specialising in the Professional Services sector. We are committed to Building Better Futures for the organisations we work for, the professionals we help and our own employees.

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