Business Development Manager, Corporate Tech (Cambridge)

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Business Development Manager, Corporate Tech (Cambridge)

Location: South East
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 10th March 2025

A leading law-firm is recruiting for a Business Development Manager, Corporate Tech to join their Cambridge office. The role includes guiding the core team to finding connections with the wider firm that empower business development, lead on the coordination and delivery of events, in both Cambridge and London.

The Responsibilities:

• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities to expand presence in the Cambridge legal sector.
• Develop and execute targeted business development strategies to increase market share and visibility in Cambridge.
• Improve marketing capabilities for Practice lawyers, raising awareness of the business development team’s role and contributing to client action plans.
• Enhance the firm’s profile through PR, thought leadership, market research, conferences, newsletters, and seminars, in collaboration with the Central BD team and external PR agencies.
• Create impactful marketing collateral, including presentations, brochures, and client communications, to further the firm’s reputation.
• Identify target clients and intermediaries for growth and develop tailored plans for business development.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations, identifying potential opportunities and threats.
• Lead the coordination of events, support fee earners in client development, manage directory submissions, and ensure all activities are delivered within budget and on time.

The Candidate:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience, with 3-5 years of professional services business development experience.
• Strong understanding of client development, pitch/proposal preparation, and coaching, with strategic and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating energy, enthusiasm, and drive.