Business Development Executive Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (Birmingham)

Business Development Executive

360 Resourcing Solutions

Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham ▼
Leeds
Manchester

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Job Description:

This is a hands-on role within a busy and collaborative Business Development & Marketing team. The Business Development Executive will work in closely with Business Development Managers (BDMs), and lawyers to help win work, develop client relationships, and strengthen the firm's position as a go-to adviser in all sectors. The role is suited to someone who has experience of working at BD Executive level within a law firm or professional services environment and is looking to further develop their skills and experience whilst managing multiple workstreams. Under the guidance of the BDMs and senior colleagues, the postholder will take responsibility for delivering agreed BD activities, supporting on work winning campaigns, client development, and contributing insight and ideas. This position offers exposure across all sectors of the firm and the opportunity to make a visible contribution. This role can be based out of any of our regional offices, including Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. We operate a hybrid working model with this role requiring 2 days a week in the office.

Job Responsibility:

Working with BDMs to deliver sector and client plans, taking responsibility for agreed initiatives and ensuring delivery against objectives
Develop effective working relationships with partners, client account leads and other stakeholders, contributing ideas and challenging constructively where appropriate
Attend sector and client meetings as required, proactively progressing actions and follow-ups
Build relationships with external partners to support sector and brand development and commercial opportunities
Review, analyse and interpret client and sector performance data, identifying trends, opportunities and areas for improvement
Produce high-quality reports and presentations, making clear and practical recommendations to BDMs and senior stakeholders
Support the production of financial reports and client account data, ensuring accuracy and relevance
Use AI tools and work with specialist teams to undertake competitor research and market analysis
Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of work-winning campaigns, thought leadership programmes and targeted communications
Collate content for external newsletters, alerts and updates
Work with BDMs and sector teams to ensure activity is tracked, measured and followed up effectively
Manage and maintain the firm's CV library, ensuring quality, consistency and timely updates
Work alongside BDMs to coordinate submissions including awards, surveys and legal directories, collating content, managing deadlines and liaising with stakeholders
Support the BDMs and bids team with collating content for proposals
Support the firm's programme of events, including seminars, webinars, conferences and hospitality
Work closely with the Events Manager to help deliver one of the firm's sector Diploma programmes
Work with sector teams to ensure client and contact information is accurately captured within the firm's CRM system and used effectively
Proficient use of reporting tools to access, interpret and present financial data
Collaborate with the Senior CRM Executive to maintain data quality, GDPR compliance and support ongoing CRM development projects

Requirements:

Relevant experience in business development or a related role within professional services
Experience of working with senior stakeholders, including partners or equivalent, with the confidence to communicate credibly and influence outcomes
Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate into recommendations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with close attention to detail
Experience of maintaining and using CRM systems and internal databases
Competence across the Microsoft Office suite and a practical understanding of using AI tools (e.g. Copilot) to support BD activity
Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capability

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