Business Development Executive

Join DAC Beachcroft's Clients & Markets Team

Why Join Us?

• Work with some of the firm's most important client relationships and key accounts.
• Gain exposure to strategic client development initiatives and sector growth plans.
• Develop your commercial and business development expertise within a highly regarded legal business.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across the firm.
• Contribute directly to client growth, revenue generation and business success.
• Learn from experienced Business Development professionals and accelerate your career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and growth of client accounts across multiple industry sectors, with a primary focus on Insurance.
• Assist with creating and implementing client development plans and identifying new business opportunities.
• Support the preparation of pitches, proposals and other business development opportunities.
• Produce and coordinate key account reporting, including insights relating to added value, ESG, social value and ED&I initiatives.
• Utilise CRM systems to maintain accurate client information and produce reports that identify relationship strength and growth opportunities.
• Support and contribute to client development workshops, helping to uncover opportunities and drive client activity.
• Work closely with Business Development Managers and wider stakeholders to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Share best practice and contribute to internal business development communications and stakeholder forums.
• Develop your knowledge and expertise through collaboration with senior members of the Business Development team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Previous experience in a business development, client development or marketing role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, including proofreading skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
• Good numerical and analytical capabilities, including working with data and reporting.
• A proactive, self-motivated and resourceful approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.

Desirable

• Experience within legal services or another professional services environment.
• Exposure to CRM systems and client relationship management processes.
• Interest in developing a long-term career within business development in a professional services setting.

Additional Information