What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Development Manager position at Ikon Search?
We're partnering with a highly regarded national law firm seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of its Health Care & Life Sciences practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, commercially minded BD professional who enjoys working closely with attorneys and practice leadership to drive business development initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and identify new revenue opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with practice leaders and attorneys to develop and execute strategic business development plans.
- Lead client pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and targeted business development initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for client expansion, cross-selling, and new business generation.
- Leverage market intelligence, industry trends, and competitive insights to inform growth strategies.
- Collaborate with marketing, communications, events, and business intelligence teams to strengthen practice visibility.
- Support thought leadership initiatives, industry conferences, client events, and targeted campaigns.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys, providing guidance on client development and relationship-building strategies.
- Mentor junior BD professionals and contribute to improvements in processes and overall BD effectiveness.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience developing and executing strategic BD initiatives and managing sophisticated client pitches and proposals.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to confidently advise partners and senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, project management, and analytical capabilities.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Bachelor's degree required.