28 Apr Business Development Advisers & Managers | Multiple Roles for FY 2025 | Legal & Professional Services

Posted at 14:22h in Australia, Business development, Contract, Marketing, Part-time, Permanent, Pursuits and proposals, Uncategorized by Charles Handley

Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, Australia | Job ID: 1495512

  • Candidates from Senior Coordinator to Manager encouraged to apply
  • Expressions of interest/exploratory conversations welcome
  • Opportunities to step-up with outstanding firms and teams 
  • Pure BD and hybrid BD/client opportunities

Aa a market leading recruitment and career advisory firm, our team has over 20 years’ experience specialising in business development and marketing roles within professional services in Australia, in addition to working in-house in legal BD roles – we understand the intricacies of your world. 

We have placed hundreds of candidates into career enhancing roles and built high performance BD and marketing teams with some of the world’s leading professional services businesses, from global law firms, the Big-4 and global engineering firms, through to boutique consultancy practices. 

Right now, we are actively speaking with our key clients regarding opportunities due to go live in the new Financial Year which will come to market as a result of growth, leadership changes and strategic restructuring efforts. Currently, we have mandates to engage with Business Development & Marketing Advisers and Managers, ready to take their careers to the next level in this dynamic sector; we are interested in engaging with suitable candidates to begin having conversations before the end of the Financial Year.

These various opportunities are with global, national tier-1 and specialist/boutique national firms, all of which have excellent BD leadership and team cultures. The nature of the roles will vary, from traditional practice group BD to hybrid BD/client opportunities.

Typical responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic business development plans in collaboration with partners to identify and capitalise on new business opportunities.
  • Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including partners and other fee earners to enhance business growth and client retention.
  • Analyse market trends and competitor activities to advise on potential legal services demand and new market opportunities.
  • Lead and coordinate pitches and proposals, ensuring alignment with the firm’s strategic goals and client needs.
  • Manage and mentor junior staff within the business development team to build departmental expertise (where appropriate).
  • Organise and participate in networking and industry events to enhance firm visibility and develop new business leads.
  • Track and report on business development activities and outcomes, adjusting strategies as necessary.

Experience required:

  • Roughly, between three and eight years’ experience in business development and/or marketing in professional services.
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively build relationships with partners and other key stakeholders.
  • Ideally, a proven track record in identifying opportunities and developing strategic business development plans to pursue and win work, leading or supporting BD planning efforts.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

To apply, or to have an exploratory conversation in the strictest of confidence, please contact Charles Handley at Dalton Handley. Your CV will not be sent to any firms without your prior consent.