Business Development Manager

Department/Division: Clients and Markets Duration: Permanent Location: Any UK Office Reports to: Senior BD Manager - Corporate Type of Role:  Hybrid  Ref no: 10588 The Role We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Corporate team, working closely with the Senior Business Development Manager and Corporate partners to drive the practice's business development priorities. The role will have a broad remit across pitches and proposals, profile raising and practice communications, events, business planning, client and opportunity development. . It will involve identifying and developing opportunities across Dentons' global network and wider practice areas, using market and client insight to support growth and strengthen the Corporate practice's market position. The role will also provide an opportunity to manage and develop a junior member of the Corporate BD team. Required experience, skills, and attributes Technical Skills Solid BD/Marketing experience in professional services, ideally gained in the legal sector. Previous experience of pitches and RFPs is essential. Ability to build strong networks internally and externally to benefit the firm and team. Proactive, collaborative and hands-on approach, with the flexibility to manage a varied workload. Able to work in a team environment and with partners and fee earners. Experience of running complex projects involving a range of stakeholders across practice areas and geographies. Conscientious, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Strong IT skills, proficient in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Self-motivated, with the ability to juggle a number of deadlines. Experience of using InterAction and BI systems helpful but not essential. Educated to degree level (or equivalent).  Winning Work Lead and coordinate Corporate pitches, proposals and RFPs, providing strategic and commercial input, developing compelling propositions and ensuring an efficient and effective response process. Support the identification, tracking and progression of Corporate opportunities, working with partners and the wider BD team to drive appropriate follow-up and convert opportunities into new work. Act as an ambassador for bid best practice to ensure understanding and compliance of bid process. Ensure Corporate credentials, experience and other BD content are effectively captured and maintained.  Business Planning Oversee and drive Corporate BD activity and global, regional and local initiatives, ensuring relevant practice objectives are supported across pitching, client development, communications, events and profile raising. Drive activity through regular Corporate practice and BD team meetings as appropriate. Lead and coordinate regular Corporate practice communications, keeping partners and fee earners informed of relevant BD activity, opportunities, market developments and practice priorities, and…