Senior Business Development Manager (12 month FTC)

About the role

About CMS

What you’ll do

• Lead and support an integrated global BD and marketing function for the Disputes and Contentious Regulatory practice group
• Manage, coach and develop a team of BD Managers and (Senior) Executives, including appraisals and training
• Contribute to annual business planning and budgeting, ensuring activity is prioritised and delivered within budget
• Maintain effective BD infrastructure, including pitch content, client mailing lists and target client information
• Support and coordinate pitches led by the practice, working with other practice groups and reviewing outcomes
• Plan and deliver marketing and thought leadership campaigns aligned to firmwide priorities
• Support the delivery of seminars and events, including the CMS Spotlight Series
• Work with partners on client targeting and client development activity in line with priority sectors
• Collaborate with the Communications team on propositions that support the group’s market positioning
• Oversee directory and awards submissions to ensure they are timely, accurate and consistent
• Build strong working relationships across the practice group and the wider business services community

What you’ll bring

• Significant experience in business development and marketing within a professional services environment
• Broad experience across BD and marketing activities, including pitching, campaigns, client targeting and practice or sector support
• Experience of managing and developing small teams
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and building trusted working relationships
• Experience contributing to business planning and managing budgets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Good analytical and numerical skills, with attention to detail
• A collaborative and organised approach, with the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines