Duties and Responsibilities:
* Scope, shape and deliver the business development strategy and plans
* Lead, challenge and support the partners to execute their own business development efforts by collecting and sharing market and industry intelligence, tracking activity and identifying new business opportunities
* Focus on identifying, researching and monitoring sector trends and client activity
* Develop a strong knowledge of the firm’s clients and targets to enable effective and focused BD & Marketing activity
* Facilitate relationship building with intermediaries
* Work closely with partners and the firm’s bids team to lead and prepare pitches/proposals and credentials for winning new business
* Effectively utilise and implement the full Marketing & BD mix (Online presence/ Events, Literature, Thought Leadership, CRM, PR & Communications)
* Set and manage the BD budget focusing on ROI and key deliverables
* Understand the wider firm’s BD & Marketing initiatives and identify and communicate cross-selling opportunities
* Support any other BD & Marketing initiatives as required including Directory and award entries, sponsorship agreements, relationships with membership and 3rd party organisations
About You
* Considerable experience in a property or professional services role
* Be able to demonstrate a track record of successful Business Development activity
* In-depth knowledge of property and/or construction sectors in Scotland
* Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a track record of working with and influencing senior colleagues
* Good written skills, whilst understanding the language of the target audience