Senior Business Development Manager
other jobs Ambition Europe Limited
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Full job descriptionA leading global professional services firm is seeking a senior Business Development leader to support a top-tier Antitrust, Competition & Trade practice on an 8-month fixed-term contract.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role working closely with senior partners to shape go-to-market strategy, drive client growth, and elevate the profile of a globally recognised practice across the UK, Europe, the US and Asia.
Key responsibilities
*Lead and deliver focused BD and marketing strategies for London-based partners, with international reach
*Act as a trusted adviser to partners on client targeting, growth opportunities and pitch strategy
*Own high-value pitches, credentials and RFP responses, including fast-turnaround and global bids
*Drive client feedback, key account initiatives and market intelligence
*Oversee thought leadership, campaigns, events, directories and awards submissions
*Leverage Salesforce and GenAI tools to enhance insight, efficiency and reporting
*Manage and develop two direct reports within a collaborative global team
*Support lateral partner integration and continuous improvement across BD activity
About you
*Senior BD professional from a professional services environment (legal preferred)
*Strong experience supporting regulatory, antitrust, litigation or complex advisory practices
*Commercial, confident and credible with senior stakeholders
*Highly organised, resilient and comfortable operating at pace
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Fluent with digital tools, CRM systems and practical AI applications
*People-focused leader with a coaching mindset
*Additional languages advantageous
The opportunity Join a high-performing international team, work on complex, market-shaping matters, and make a visible impact in a genuinely strategic role. Flexible working and an inclusive culture are core to the environment.
Equal opportunities employer. Right to work in the UK required.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role working closely with senior partners to shape go-to-market strategy, drive client growth, and elevate the profile of a globally recognised practice across the UK, Europe, the US and Asia.
Key responsibilities
*Lead and deliver focused BD and marketing strategies for London-based partners, with international reach
*Act as a trusted adviser to partners on client targeting, growth opportunities and pitch strategy
*Own high-value pitches, credentials and RFP responses, including fast-turnaround and global bids
*Drive client feedback, key account initiatives and market intelligence
*Oversee thought leadership, campaigns, events, directories and awards submissions
*Leverage Salesforce and GenAI tools to enhance insight, efficiency and reporting
*Manage and develop two direct reports within a collaborative global team
*Support lateral partner integration and continuous improvement across BD activity
About you
*Senior BD professional from a professional services environment (legal preferred)
*Strong experience supporting regulatory, antitrust, litigation or complex advisory practices
*Commercial, confident and credible with senior stakeholders
*Highly organised, resilient and comfortable operating at pace
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Fluent with digital tools, CRM systems and practical AI applications
*People-focused leader with a coaching mindset
*Additional languages advantageous
The opportunity Join a high-performing international team, work on complex, market-shaping matters, and make a visible impact in a genuinely strategic role. Flexible working and an inclusive culture are core to the environment.
Equal opportunities employer. Right to work in the UK required.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Job number 3782352
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Company Details:
Ambition Europe Limited
Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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