At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business development plans and deliver impactful pitches in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join Cripps, a dynamic firm focused on growth and client relationships.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Regular travel to London and Horsham offices for relationship building.
- Why this job: Shape the future of business development in a strategic growth area.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development within law or partnership firms is essential.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our growing Business Development & Marketing team at Cripps.
Prior experience in a Senior Business Development within a law firm, accountancy practice or other partnership structure is essential.
You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering business development activity across one of our strategic growth areas, working alongside partners and senior stakeholders to drive new opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
We're a collaborative, close-knit team, so we're looking for someone who is equally comfortable developing BD plans as they are delivering pitches, organising campaigns and supporting client initiatives.
What you'll be doing As the day-to-day Business Development lead for your aligned sector or practice group, you'll: Develop and deliver business development plans aligned to the firm's strategic growth objectives.
Partner closely with partners and senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight, guidance and constructive challenge.
Lead high-quality pitches, proposals and presentations from initial strategy through to delivery.
Plan and deliver targeted marketing campaigns, client events and business development initiatives alongside our Marketing team.
Manage legal directory submissions and help showcase the firm's expertise.
Analyse the effectiveness of BD activity, using insight and data to continuously improve future plans.
Help drive the consistent use of BD tools and systems across the business.
Support and coordinate Business Development Executive resource where appropriate.
About you You'll be an experienced Business Development professional who understands how partnership businesses operate and knows how to influence senior stakeholders.
Experience within a law firm, accountancy firm or partnership-led professional services business.
Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to work with partners and senior leaders.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Location Your base office will be Tunbridge Wells, however this role requires regular travel to our London and Horsham offices to support partners, colleagues and business development activity.
We're therefore looking for someone who enjoys building relationships across the business and is happy working across multiple locations.
This is a hybrid role with an expectation for you to be in the office 60% of your work week.
Locations
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At Cripps, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Business Development Manager in our Tunbridge Wells office, you'll benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, with opportunities to engage with senior stakeholders and lead impactful initiatives across multiple locations. Our commitment to employee development, coupled with a strong focus on teamwork, makes Cripps a rewarding place to advance your career in the legal sector.
