Senior Business Development Manager

4 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Shoosmiths Full time

Shoosmiths is seeking a Senior New Business Manager to drive growth on a more commercial trajectory. This role will work closely with the Business Development & Marketing team and the firm's partners to help realise Shoosmiths' ambition to excel in its chosen markets by 2030.

Main responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Director, Head of New Business and other BDM leadership team members to drive the strategy forward successfully.
  • Manage a client target pipeline, working closely with partners across our Key Pillars and Core Sectors.
  • Feed newly acquired clients into the client team and prioritise onboarding solutions so that the client relationship management team can provide support.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Shoosmiths EIGHT, IS, risk & ethics to ensure seamless operational efficiency and excellent client experience.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and success of pursuits initiatives.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on pursuit status, challenges, and achievements.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and raise Shoosmiths profile in the market.
  • Work closely with the Head of New Business and Director on strategic pursuit planning for the business.
  • Work closely across the divisions to understand how best to promote them in the market.
  • Be highly visible in the market, especially in our Key Pillars and Core Sectors and attend new prospect meetings.
  • Generate leads and introduce partners to new clients.
  • Closed new business.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable in managing their client network, making introductions, targeting new prospects and generating new business. They will understand the professional services landscape and have a proven track record in doing so.

Risk and Commercial awareness are vital to the role and the ideal candidate should feel comfortable managing stakeholders. The right candidate is likely to be dynamic and comfortable with a wide range of responsibilities. They will have a willingness to tackle any situation with a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial outlook and interest in innovation is key.



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