Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive - Hybrid Role in Bristol (Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid: 2-3 days in-office)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (4 Months)
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE (Potential Flexibility)
Start Date: August 2025 or earlier

Looking for a Business Development Executive Job in Bristol?

Are you an experienced business development professional with a background in professional services or technical B2B sectors? Do you enjoy working with senior stakeholders, managing proposals, and supporting strategic growth initiatives?

Join a leading international intellectual property law firm as a Business Development Executive. This is a hybrid role based in Bristol, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment and is confident managing multiple priorities independently.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week in a modern Bristol office
• International exposure: Support BD across five specialist teams and multiple global locations
• Collaborative culture: Work closely with equity partners, attorneys, and a friendly marketing team
• Career-enhancing experience: Ideal for professionals seeking short-term, high-impact roles in legal or technical services

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate bids, tenders, and proposals with attorneys and technical teams
• Maintain and update BD collateral, credentials, and marketing materials
• Support event planning and logistics for conferences, webinars, and client workshops
• Manage the CRM system: track leads, update pipelines, and generate reports
• Collaborate with marketing on campaigns and business development plans
• Analyse market trends and identify new business opportunities
• Travel to other UK and European offices as needed for events and relationship building

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in business development within professional services (legal, consulting, IP, or technical sectors)
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication and proposal writing abilities
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage up effectively
• Comfortable working with technical subject matter and senior professionals

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Based in or near Bristol, with flexibility to travel
• Self-starter who can work independently in a newly created role
• Strong relationship builder with a commercial mindset
• Familiar with CRM tools and BD best practices

About the Employer

This international IP law firm is known for its technical excellence and collaborative culture. With offices across the UK and Europe, they support clients in sectors like engineering, chemistry, electronics, and life sciences.

Apply Now

If you're looking for a business development job in Bristol with hybrid flexibility and the chance to make a real impact, apply today. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team in a role that blends strategy, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

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