Business Development Manager – Transactions

Business Development Manager – Transactions

Full-Time On-site
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b Overview /b p In this role you will lead the Real Estate divisions BD function, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth, client acquisition and revenue through integrated marketing and business development. You will shape strategic campaigns, bid responses and industry events to raise the division’s profile and cross-sell with other practice areas. Your work will connect market insights, client relationships and marketing to deliver measurable impact for the firm. This role offers a chance to influence real estate strategy within a forward-thinking, tech-enabled BD Marketing team. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Benefits package /li li Disability Confident Employer /li li competitive remuneration /li li great working environment /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Identify growth opportunities across the Corporate market and support strategic planning with sector insights /li li Stay intellectually curious about markets to surface commercial opportunities and maintain front-of-mind service offerings /li li Build relationships to identify cross-selling opportunities and champion relevant topics and channels /li li Develop relationships with referral networks and industry bodies to source new opportunities and partner on marketing /li li Collaborate with new business and strategic bids teams on Transactions opportunities and client pursuits /li li Work with client relationship teams to align objectives and knowledge sharing /li li Create integrated marketing campaigns, thought leadership and event coordination /li li Identify opportunities for seminars, round tables, and sponsorships to profile Transactions /li li Collaborate with Market Insights on client and competitor research /li li Support Transactions directory and award submissions /li li Coordinate with PR/Comms to produce press materials and external communications /li li Share internal success stories to promote cross-market collaboration /li li Mentor and coach junior BD team members /li li Provide BI MI reporting to support performance reviews /li li Contribute to ad-hoc BD projects for the Transactions division /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li BD and marketing experience in a professional services environment /li li Understanding of the legal sector is advantageous /li li Strong commercial thinking and ability to translate issues into opportunities /li li Excellent networking and cross-functional collaboration /li li Exceptional influencing and persuasion skills /li li Proactive, growth-minded with ability to manage multiple priorities /li li Strong content writing, analytical and communication skills /li li Excellent stakeholder management and relationship development /li li High accuracy and attention to detail /li /ul ul li strong relationship-building /li li influencing and persuasion /li li cross-functional collaboration /li li content writing /li li BI MI reporting /li li market research /li /ul

Business Development Manager – Transactions employer: Shoosmiths

Shoosmiths is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that empowers legal professionals to thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the firm provides structured learning opportunities and a comprehensive benefits programme, ensuring that every team member can make a meaningful impact while advancing their career in the vibrant city of Birmingham. Join a market-leading Real Estate Litigation team where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions recognised in a supportive environment that champions innovation and ambition.

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Shoosmiths Recruitment Team