Client Development Manager – English

Job title:

Client Development Manager – English

Company:

Blue Lynx

Job description

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Project Management/ResearchRegionNetherlands: AmsterdamSalaryDepends on experienceLanguagesEnglish (Fluent)Hiring typeCompany hireDuration1 year with view to extensionStart dateASAPJob ref.25-0438ContactMonika
+31 (0)70 311 7822
monika@bluelynx.comAPPLY REMOVEDescriptionOur international client, one of the world’s foremost managing consulting firms, is now looking for a Client Development Manager to join their team in Amsterdam.In this role, you will be responsible for supporting diverse client development and business generation initiatives for the Leadership Advisory Services (LAS) Practice across EMEA and globally.Job Profile for Client Development Manager
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Serve as the primary resource and face of client development for the Global LAS Practice, with a particular focus on EMEA
• Partner with LAS consultants to design pitch strategies and create compelling supporting materials
• Facilitate and support pursuit teams in preparing for client meetings by scheduling preparation sessions, aligning on objectives, and co-creating content plans that meet both internal and client expectations
• Create insightful and tailored qualification packs and pitch materials for new business opportunities, and ensure regular updates to key content
• Collaborate with consultants on materials for strategic client meetings such as pitches, reviews, and relationship-building sessions
• Identify and integrate knowledge, insights, data, and analytics into business development efforts, fostering global connectivity across LAS teams and client functions
• Redefine and continuously improve the LAS go-to-market narrative in partnership with Practice Leadership
• Tailor firm-wide intellectual capital themes into relevant practice-level messaging in collaboration with Marketing
• Capture and share learnings from pitches and BD activities to improve processes and pitch quality
• Actively participate in the global CDM community by exchanging insights, best practices, and ideas
• Lead analyst team in curating and maintaining pitch content on the Connect Site
• Create and disseminate best-practice pitch materials to Practices and the Firm
• Develop and execute a communication strategy with fellow CDMs for distributing pitch content across the organisation
• Develop methods to assess and analyse win rates using available pipeline tools
• Collaborate with initiative teams to implement new technologies and streamline BD processes
• Provide direction and support to Analysts on tasks and project work
• Guide Analysts in the creation of BD deliverables and ensure quality outcomes
• Oversee the maintenance of key BD metrics including engagement lists, target lists, win rates, and other relevant KPIs

Candidate Profile for Client Development Manager

• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken
• 5-7 years of experience in professional services or executive search, ideally with a focus on proposal support and business development
• Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree would be considered as a plus
• Experience managing operational workflows, and ideally overseeing a small team of analysts
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong presentation skills
• Knowledge of leadership advisory services (preferred but not required)
• Demonstrate experience in managing business development activities, including content creation and related processes

What Our Client Offers

• 26 vacation days
• Pension contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health insurance contribution
• Travel expenses reimbursement
• Become part of a dynamic team in a highly international working environment

Already imagine yourself in this position? To make the first step, click Apply or email us your CV at cv@bluelynx.comPlease note:Candidates may be required to present references and diplomas, and may have a background check done as a part of the Blue Lynx recruitment procedure.

Expected salary

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:11:30 GMT

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