Job Description

Business Development Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 (plus bonus)

Experience: Senior B2B relationship builder with a strong network

 

If youre a senior B2B relationship-builder who can open doors and create warm, commercial conversations, this is an interesting opportunity to join a busy Manchester office and work directly with Partners across multiple practice areas.

Our client is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to help grow the firms pipeline through high-quality introductions, relationship-led business development and structured follow-up. This is not a high-volume cold sales role. Its about credibility, trust, and being able to connect the right people.

Theyre open on background. You do not need to have worked in a law firm, but you do need to be comfortable learning how legal services are positioned and sold, and how to spot opportunities across different teams.

 

What Youll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of B2B opportunities through your network and targeted outreach

• Creating introductions and setting up meetings for Partners and senior stakeholders

• Identifying cross-selling opportunities across practice areas and helping teams collaborate on shared clients

• Supporting Partners with follow-up activity, keeping opportunities moving and ensuring next steps are clear

• Helping shape and deliver business development activity in the Manchester market (events, networking, relationships)

• Tracking activity and outcomes so the firm has visibility of whats working and where to focus

 

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience in senior B2B relationship-led business development, ideally with access to a wide network

• Comfortable operating with senior stakeholders and influencing at Partner level

• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to spot and qualify opportunities

• Confident communicator who can build trust quickly and represent the firm professionally

• Organised and consistent with follow-up, with a practical approach to turning conversations into work

• Interest in professional services and the ability to learn and understand the firms service lines

 

Whats On Offer

• Strong base salary with bonus potential

• Private medical cover

• Death in service

• Pension

• Busy, bustling Manchester office with food provided

• A role with real autonomy and visibility, working closely with senior decision-makers

• Flexibility around working pattern for the right person

 

Working Arrangements

Manchester-based role with hybrid working available. Part-time considered.

 

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.