Business Development Manager Real Estate 12-14 month FTC - CMS UK : Job Details

Are you a Business Development professional looking for an opportunity with a sector-driven, technology-focused law firm?

The successful candidate will lead and support on the planning and implementation of all BD & marketing activities, in line with the firmwide strategy and in close coordination with the global Practice Group Business Development team.

This role is a 12-month FTC to cover a period of maternity leave.

This is a unique opportunity to support an integrated global group comprising the firm's real estate practice and sector teams. In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

• Support the Partners in their activities aimed at targeting potential clients and further developing existing relationships.

• Keep abreast of relevant developments, legislation, and regulations to build and broaden understanding of department's work, enabling knowledgeable conversations and BD recommendations.

• Construct engaging pitch documents and presentations to develop current and prospective client relationships.

• Use networking opportunities to build develop BD knowledge and profile; know what other organisations are doing, and promote the CMS strategy, brand and services.

• Co-ordinate and host internal and external events, seminars, webinars and socials.

• Support on the development and execution of effective marketing campaigns.

• Prepare compelling legal directory and award submissions in order to maintain and achieve higher rankings in the legal community.

• Business planning including contributing to the budgeting process within your area of responsibility and monitoring spend against budget.

• Maintain and work with BD systems and infrastructure, including standard pitch content, credentials database and client relationship management software.

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

• Significant Business Development and/or Marketing experience gained within a law firm environment.

• Experience gained supporting a Real Estate practice group is highly desirable but not essential.

• Ability to develop deep knowledge of BD specialism and how your role supports the delivery of firm strategy.

• Strong written and numerical skills, with the ability to present complex information and concepts in a clear and concise manner.

• A proactive can-do approach with the ability to prioritise tasks based on relative importance and urgency.

• A mindset focussed on process improvement with the ability to identify areas where ways of working can be adapted/automated to improve effectiveness.