Associate Director, Business Development

Are you ready to make your mark as part of our Business Development team? Then you’ve come to the right place. At White enhancing the image and reputation of the practice; and proactively ensuring information flows within the practice and beyond. Experience of the practices, sectors and products would be very beneficial for the candidate considered for this role. Key Responsibilities Working with the RSH to help drive the implementation of client and region business plan and related business development initiatives. Also monitoring and reporting on the progress of the business plan. Working with the RSH and support team to lead regional/London wide team meetings and any strategic away days or retreats Managing and driving the preparation of pitches, proposals, capability statements and other client presentations materials, working in collaboration with partners, associates and trainees Supporting the partners to develop client relationships, share information and generally raise the practice’s profile across EMEA Be a key member of the regional team to conduct client feedback Leading a team of 3 business development professionals in London and dotted line management of others based in other key locations around EMEA Driving the development and growth EMEA EIPAF team’s ‘priority clients’ Seeking opportunities to cross – sell the practice both with the EIPAF group, but also across sections in EMEA and regionally across the network Playing a lead role in organising and implementing thought leadership projects at the regional or global level Ensuring first class Business Development Infrastructure is in place and efficient systems exist to capture data Help to generate and have overall responsibility to organise client relationship development activities and touchpoints including, seminars, conferences and events Overseeing best practice on all relevant directory submissions (Legal 500, Chambers relevant marketing qualification (e.g. CIM) is desirable Proven track record of business development experience in a professional services firm or financial institution, preferably with related business development experience Knowledge of relevant practice areas, sectors, and products Experience of managing teams and working in an international environment Strong client-focused approach, with a responsive and positive attitude Creative mindset, bringing new ideas to the table Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated ability to project manage and deliver pitches and proposals Proficient in systems and database skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM applications Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, showing initiative Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines What We Offer When you join us, you’ll be working directly with partners, business leaders and many other inspiring colleagues across our global network of offices. We live by our values—to be pioneering, united and human—and we believe that you’ll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and development opportunities that will help you achieve your potential. We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a Business Development professional, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages. About White