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Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

The Legends AgencyWorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager

Drive growth in the UK legal sector with a forward-thinking firm

Remote (South Africa) | R30,000 - R38,000 equivalent | Legal Services | Mid-Senior Level

About Us

Our client is a UK-focused legal services provider supporting individuals and businesses with clear, practical solutions. With expertise across multiple areas of law, we combine professional knowledge with a modern, people-first approach. Our mission is to deliver trusted advice while building lasting client relationships.

The Role : Business Development Manager

The Mid-Senior Business Development Manager will be instrumental in expanding our presence across the UK market. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, securing new business, and nurturing long-term relationships with senior-level clients in the legal sector. Working remotely from South Africa, you will develop strategies, lead campaigns, and manage the full business development cycle to drive growth.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement business development strategies to grow our UK presence
  • Generate leads through LinkedIn campaigns, email marketing, outbound calls, and networking initiatives
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with law firms, in-house legal teams, and decision-makers
  • Research market trends, competitor activity, and client needs to shape strategy
  • Collaborate with leadership on targeted campaigns aligned with growth objectives
  • Manage the full business development cycle from prospecting to closing agreements
  • Represent the company with professionalism, ensuring trust and credibility in every interaction

About You / Qualifications

  • Proven track record in business development, ideally within the legal sector
  • Experience working with the UK market (essential for success in this role)
  • Strong network of contacts across UK law firms and in-house legal teams
  • Skilled in LinkedIn campaigns, digital outreach, and email marketing tools
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
  • Confident in outbound calling to secure discovery calls and client meetings
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills

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