Business Development Manager

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager will support client and business development activity across the global Commodities sector, with a focus on client engagement, opportunity development, pipeline management, and conversion. The role will involve working closely with sector partners, the Commodities Executive Committee, and regional Business Development colleagues to develop priority client relationships, progress commercial opportunities, and translate sector priorities into practical Business Development activity.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include driving client development activity for priority Commodities clients, developing and maintaining focused client account plans, identifying and progressing cross-practice and cross-region opportunities, managing the Commodities opportunity pipeline, leading and coordinating pitches, panels, and proposals, and coordinating senior-level client meetings and sector roadshows.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires a proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across different teams, practices, and regions. Experience supporting or leading pitches, proposals, client programmes, and Business Development initiatives is essential. Strong commercial awareness, excellent organisational skills, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are also required.

Requirements

• Proven business development or client development experience within a professional services environment
• Experience supporting or leading pitches, proposals, client programmes, and Business Development initiatives
• Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to work effectively with senior partners, lawyers, and other stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, combined with confidence, diplomacy, and sound commercial judgement