Business Development Manager- New Role

This role will appeal to qualified professionals in either the Legal or Accountancy world looking for a role with a difference away from traditional fee earning,

Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager. You will become part of the commercial team in the Company Formations Division. You will be responsible for developing key account relationships, assisting technically with company administration; and for the growth of the client portfolio and development of existing and new products.

The main purpose of this role

• Acquire new formation and company management business for the Company Formation division from the London office and cross-pollinate corporate legal and business intelligence service lines.
• Maintain and develop key relationships to overall Business Development strategies and planning. Provide marketing insights and assist with development of new service lines.
• Develop a working knowledge of other company offices and service lines- Corporate & Private Client, International Expansion and Alternative Investments and effectively cross sell into these areas.

Principal responsibilities and duties

• Delivery of agreed revenue and client acquisition targets.
• Development and implementation of a strategic and tactical marketing plan.
• Conducting client visits and prospects and handling relevant follow up to include execution of administration of portfolio companies.
• Attend conferences, external seminars and other forums.
• Identify, propose and develop new product and service initiatives.
• Global liason with colleagues across the group businesses.
• Maintain and build a sound knowledge of changing legislation applicable to the Company Formation division,
• Utilise CRM system and pipeline function for Company Formation services.

Qualifications and background required

• Professional qualification, preferably in Accounting, Law or Company Formation.
• Industry relevant knowledge of financial services (company formation/administration preferable but not essential)
• Professional fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Excellent organisational skills

You will have the opportunity to develop the business during an exciting new phase of growth. Bonus potential is excellent.