Ambition Europe Limited
Marketing & Business Development Manager
Global Law Firm | London
A leading global, sector-focused law firm is seeking an experienced Marketing & Business Development Manager to support its internationally recognised Commodities practice.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with market-leading partners across a truly global platform, shaping and delivering strategy in one of the firm's core sectors. With a flat management structure and an entrepreneurial culture, the successful candidate will see their ideas move quickly from concept to execution.
The role
The Marketing & Business Development Manager will take a lead on business development, client development and marketing activity for the international Commodities group. Working collaboratively with partners and the central marketing team, the role focuses on raising profile, deepening client relationships and supporting revenue growth across global markets.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of the Commodities group's BD and marketing strategy
- Plan and execute international campaigns, budgets and priority initiatives
- Support London-based partners and fee earners on day-to-day BD activity
- Drive cross-practice and cross-border collaboration
- Research market trends, clients and targets to identify new opportunities
- Produce high-impact pitches, RFPs and capability statements
- Support key client programmes and account development
- Manage thought-leadership, PR, events, directories and digital content
- Track activity, ROI and best-practice reporting
About you
- Degree-educated with experience in professional services (legal sector preferred)
- Strong business development and marketing background in a complex, international environment
- Ideally some exposure to or understanding of the Commodities sector
- Proven ability to manage integrated BD plans, campaigns and pitch processes
- Highly organised, commercially minded and delivery-focused
- Confident influencer with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong IT skills, including CRM systems
Why apply?
This is a high-visibility role within a collaborative, ambitious firm known for its commercial focus and specialist expertise. The position offers genuine scope to shape strategy, work with senior stakeholders and develop a long-term career in global legal business development.
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