New Job Opening: Business Development Manager in Manchester, UK

Job Description

Business Development Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 (plus bonus)

Experience: Senior B2B relationship builder with a strong network

If youre a senior B2B relationship-builder who can open doors and create warm, commercial conversations, this is an interesting opportunity to join a busy Manchester office and work directly with Partners across multiple practice areas.

Our client is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to help grow the firms pipeline through high-quality introductions, relationship-led business development and structured follow-up. This is not a high-volume cold sales role. Its about credibility, trust, and being able to connect the right people.

Theyre open on background. You do not need to have worked in a law firm, but you do need to be comfortable learning how legal services are positioned and sold, and how to spot opportunities across different teams.

What Youll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of B2B opportunities through your network and targeted outreach

• Creating introductions and setting up meetings for Partners and senior stakeholders

• Identifying cross-selling opportunities across practice areas and helping teams collaborate on shared clients

• Supporting Partners with follow-up activity, keeping opportunities moving and ensuring next steps are clear

• Helping shape and deliver business development activity in the Manchester market (events, networking, relationships)

• Tracking activity and outcomes so the firm has visibility of whats working and where to focus

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience in senior B2B relationship-led business development, ideally with access to a wide network

• Comfortable operating with senior stakeholders and influencing at Partner level

• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to spot and qualify opportunities

• Confident communicator who can build trust quickly and represent the firm professionally

• Organised and consistent with follow-up, with a practical approach to turning conversations into work

• Interest in professional services and the ability to learn and understand the firms service lines

Whats On Offer

• Strong base salary with bonus potential

• Private medical cover

• Death in service

• Pension

• Busy, bustling Manchester office with food provided

• A role with real autonomy and visibility, working closely with senior decision-makers

• Flexibility around working pattern for the right person

Working Arrangements

Manchester-based role with hybrid working available. Part-time considered.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.