Business Development Manager

About Us

We have the leading and experienced solicitors team covering almost all sections of UK Laws. Our clients are our pride and our responsibility. We consider our Client’s cases simple or complex as a challenge. We have vast range knowledge and skills to support and cater our clients in every field of their business or personal lives. Law Lane Solicitors is preferred over many firms because of our expertise of taking the cases of clients with reliable, personalised, friendly, yet professional, and practical approach. Our philosophy about the relationship between a client and their lawyer is very important which really matters to us. We work with passion and use our legal skills to deal with our clients expectations and meet their needs.

We are  now seeking a dynamic, pro-active and experienced Business Development Manager to play a key role in supporting the development of our growing business. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitable professional looking to make a significant contribution to the ongoing success of the firm.  We would welcome applications from Business Development Executives looking to take their career to the next level and existing Marketing/Business Development Managers looking for an exciting new opportunity to work as part of our dynamic management team.  To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record in a marketing/business development role within professional services, ideally within the legal/ personal injury sector. 

Position
Business Development Manager

Location

E15 1NN –London

Salary

£33000

Purpose of the role

Responsible for overseeing, coordinating and supporting firm-wide marketing and business development activities

Key Responsibilities

• Provides strategic firm-wide guidance to support the identification and pursuit of new BD opportunities
• Assists management teams with implementing departmental BD plans, including identifying and contacting new prospective client leads where appropriate
• Actively supports firm-wide BD activities, including collating information required for tenders and client presentations, tracking new client opportunities/leads and monitoring new client developments
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople.

Person Specification

• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role
• At least three years of experience of working within marketing and business development roles, ideally with some experience within the legal sector.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Proclaim)
• Proficiency in English, Urdu and Punjabi.
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Strategic marketing planning
• B2B marketing experience
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Understands and manages colleague and client expectations
• Acts as a role model for effective team working
• Passes information to other managers where appropriate
• Is organised with own work and promotes good working practices
• Takes time to effectively manage and support development of others

Required education:

• Post Graduation from a Higher Education Institute / or equivalent qualification.

Required languages:

• English
• Urdu
• Punjabi

Required licence or certification:

Full Driving Licence

Note:

This post advertised on 19-12-2016 and will be open till 18-01-2017 therefore Applications must be received by 18-01-2017.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide detailed feedback to all candidates on their application. Only short listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date.