Regional Business Development Director

About the Company – Our high-value client is a global Strategic Communications consultancy, with a global team across 40 offices they offer strategic solutions to some of the biggest names in business.

About the Role – They’re now looking for a talented Business Development Lead to support the senior team in shaping proposals, managing RFPs, and tracking their opportunity pipeline. This role is key to supporting the growth ambitions for the Strategy & Communications business.

Business Development output production eg credentials and case studies
Supporting the creation of project proposals in response to specific client briefs eg managing stock answers and standard responses to proposal questions
RFP project management
Liaising and building relationships with internal teams both client facing and across Legal, Finance, Information Security on project timelines and key actions / dependencies required for RFP submissions
Supporting the creation of project proposals in response to specific client briefs
Preparing research and preparation activities for Business Development meetings
New business pipeline management and maintaining compliance processes – helping to ensure that opportunities are accurately reflected and navigated through internal systems
Support the business development lead including preparation for internal updates to stakeholders
Keeps Finance Director updated on any relevant pipeline or new business developments
Help create and maintain a historical pricing guide
Scheduling and contributing to internal Business Development meetings – noting actions and decisions and acting as a central point of contact
Collation and development of sales and sector IP to support the creation of proposals
Maintaining case study database
Supporting with maintaining and developing sector group credentials across the business
Undertaking a range or other ad hoc activities related to working winning and business development

Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience ideally within an Agency or Professional Services environment
Evidence of teamwork, leadership, and ambition, alongside relevant work experience
Proficient data management and handling of CRM and pipeline systems
Building relationships across the business at all levels acting as the main point of contact for Business Development