Senior Business Development Manager - London Act

Freshfields

London, United Kingdom
Senior business development experience in professional services
Antitrust or competition law sector knowledge
Strategic go-to-market planning capabilities
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to thrive in an international business environment while collaborating with a highly collaborative team of lawyers and professional colleagues

Job Summary

  • This role offers an exceptional opportunity to thrive in an international business environment while collaborating with a highly collaborative team of lawyers and professional colleagues.
  • You will provide strategic direction and hands-on support to London partners, driving new business opportunities with top clients and key targets within the Antitrust, Competition and Trade practice.
  • The position requires leveraging advanced marketing technology including Salesforce and Gen AI platforms to analyze trends, anticipate opportunities, and ensure efficient service delivery.

Matching Summary

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to thrive in an international business environment while collaborating with a highly collaborative team of lawyers and professional colleagues.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior Business Development experience in professional services
  • Antitrust or Competition law sector knowledge
  • Strategic go-to-market planning capabilities
  • Key Account Management and client relationship building
  • Pitch strategy and proposal management expertise
  • AI tools and Gen AI platform proficiency
  • Salesforce CRM and marketing technology usage

Nice-to-have

  • Experience mentoring direct reports
  • Lateral partner integration support skills
  • Additional language skills
  • Strong emotional intelligence and judgment
  • Sector-specific market driver understanding

Key Requirements

  • Seasoned professional track record in professional services BD
  • Deep understanding of go-to-market strategies for proprietary content
  • Strong working knowledge of AI tools in a BD context
  • Superior written, presentation, and oral communication skills
  • Right to work in the UK required

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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