Manager, Client Development in London - Ryder Reid Legal Ltd

Join a leading international professional services firm as a Manager, Client Development, supporting strategic business development, marketing and key client initiatives across a high-performing practice group.

In this role, you will partner closely with senior stakeholders to drive pitches and proposals, awards submissions, client-focused marketing campaigns, sponsorships, events and market research. You will also play a key role in developing and managing a growing key account programme, helping to strengthen client relationships, improve reporting, identify growth opportunities and enhance client development processes.

Key Requirements:

• 6+ years' business development or marketing experience within legal or professional services.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Strong experience with pitches, proposals, client programmes and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, project management and analytical skills.
• Commercially minded with a data-driven approach to measuring ROI.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office and AI tools such as Copilot.
• Degree educated in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related discipline.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious BD professional to shape strategic client development initiatives, influence senior stakeholders and contribute to a collaborative, innovative team environment.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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