Business Development Manager

Overview

We’re looking for a Business Development (BD) Business Partner to join our Marketing team and drive initiatives that deliver real growth. This is not just about supporting — it’s about leading business development activity that puts clients at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll work alongside senior leaders to shape strategy, implement plans, and spot opportunities that take our growth to the next level. This is an exciting role for someone who thrives on collaboration, loves building relationships, and wants the freedom to make a tangible impact.

The Role

Lead BD initiatives, manage key accounts, identify new opportunities, develop go-to-market strategies, and build referral pathways to unlock growth. Engage clients and prospects, use CRM tools and analytics to drive pipeline, and collaborate on events and partnerships. Coach and challenge partners and fee earners to achieve BD goals, acting as the link between teams and marketing specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Business Development initiatives across area teams and the wider organisation, working with legal colleagues across Ampa brands.
• Manage key accounts, lead account planning, oversee client care meetings, and keep clients central to growth plans.
• Identify new opportunities, create go-to-market strategies, and develop referral pathways.
• Engage clients and prospects, introducing teams and services effectively.
• Use CRM tools and analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and drive pipeline performance.
• Collaborate on events and partnerships, research sponsorship opportunities, design event strategies, and execute activations.
• Coach partners and fee earners to achieve BD goals, acting as the link between teams and marketing specialists.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven BD Expertise: Experience as a Business Development Manager in a professional services environment.
• Relationship Builder: Skilled at developing strong, trusted relationships at all levels.
• Commercial Mindset: Passionate about delivering growth and spotting opportunities.
• Influencer & Collaborator: Highly engaging and able to bring colleagues on board with new initiatives.
• Strategic Executor: Confident turning strategy into action and managing complex priorities.
• Agility & Resilience: Adaptable in a fast-paced environment and able to handle multiple projects.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and presentation skills; able to speak to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ideas & Initiative: Proactive, creative, and ready to make things happen.

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We value flexibility and understand different needs and preferences.

We have hubs across the UK and Scotland, with locations including Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon, Sheffield, Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington, Chichester & Southampton, and Edinburgh.

Additional information

Please note: confirmation of employment will be subject to checks carried out after offer acceptance. Details of the checks can be found here.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Law Practice

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