Senior Business Development Manager - Energy

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive

We are delighted to be collaborating with a leading global law firm seeking a proactive Senior Business Development Manager to lead their Energy Sector. This is an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to shape the firm's strategy and drive business expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Director and other Industry Managers to shape the industry programme, drive sector convergence, and lead the EMEA Energy strategy in alignment with global goals.
• Market Strategy Execution: Develop and implement strategic, market-facing initiatives that support revenue growth and evaluate their effectiveness regularly.
• Opportunity Management: Use client and market insights to identify growth areas, manage the full opportunity pursuit process, and support high-impact pitches and proposals.
• Client Development: Build and maintain a targeted portfolio of energy sector clients, create and execute account plans, and cultivate senior relationships to drive growth.
• Client Engagement: Actively participate in client listening programmes, gather feedback, and adjust strategies to improve service delivery and satisfaction.
• Campaign & Thought Leadership: Design integrated campaigns and thought leadership initiatives to raise the firm’s profile and generate revenue.
• Team & Budget Management: Lead and develop aligned team members, manage the industry initiative budget, and track ROI on strategic investments.
• External Engagement: Strengthen relationships with industry associations and players to boost market visibility and contribute to broader team projects and systems enhancements.

Requirements:

• Business development or client relationship management experience in a professional services firm.
• Proven leadership in managing teams, projects, or initiatives.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on execution and problem-solving.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and able to manage multiple priorities.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package that includes career advancement opportunities, global mobility, and an award-winning learning and development program, they also provide study support with financial assistance and paid study leave for further qualifications. Employees enjoy hybrid and flexible working arrangements, as well as the option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave. The benefits package is further enhanced by a range of insurance options, including income protection, life assurance, and a corporate pension scheme, along with access to healthcare and other valuable employee perks.

Apply now or get in touch for more information. If this role isn’t quite the right one for you, but you know someone who would excel in it, why not take advantage of our referral programme? We offer £300 of high street gift vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role.

Equal Opportunities: As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that’s why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.