Senior Business Development Manager

Job title:

Senior Business Development Manager

Company:

Ambition

Job description

United Kingdom– 020 7404 4004Job details Posted 17 July 2025 SalaryNegotiable LocationLondon Job type Discipline Reference283602_1752762121ConsultantPrincipal Consultant – Legal BD, Marketing & CommunicationsFeaturedSenior Business Development ManagerWe are delighted to be working with a leading international law firm to recruit a strategic and commercially driven Senior Business Development Manager to support their fast-growing Digital, Data, IP & Technology (DDIT) practice. This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to shape and deliver global business development initiatives for one of the firm’s most dynamic and innovative practice groups. The successful candidate will work closely with senior partners and BD leaders to drive client engagement, enhance market positioning, and support the firm’s long-term growth strategy.This role combines strategic planning, client relationship management, and marketing leadership across global and local levels. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in professional services BD, a proactive mindset, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic BD plans for the global and London DDIT practice, working closely with partners and sector teams.
• Manage proposals, pitches, credentials, and legal directory submissions, ensuring consistency and quality across jurisdictions.
• Develop and implement client targeting, cross-selling, and CRM programmes, using market intelligence to identify new opportunities.
• Drive innovative marketing campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, and client events to raise the profile of the DDIT group.
• Provide strategic advice and coaching to partners and lawyers on BD best practices, and support onboarding of new senior hires.
• Oversee and mentor BD team members, ensuring effective collaboration across global offices and support functions.

Please apply for the role if of interest.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 ManagerLondon Posted about 12 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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United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:36:03 GMT

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