Business Development Manager

Job Description The Business Development Manager will play a key role in driving revenue growth and strengthening the firm’s market position across priority clients and sectors in the US. This role combines strategic planning, data-driven decision-making and hands-on execution to deliver measurable business outcomes. Working closely with partners, client team leads, and colleagues across Business Development, Marketing and Commercial functions, the Business Development Manager will develop and implement targeted initiatives aligned with firmwide priorities, with a strong focus on ROI, performance tracking and continuous optimization. Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Development Partner with US-based partners, client team leads and regional leadership to develop and execute business development plans aligned with strategic priorities, with clear success metrics and ROI tracking Collaborate with Marketing and Commercial colleagues to ensure alignment between market positioning, campaigns and revenue objectives Identify and prioritize new client opportunities, markets and revenue streams using data, market intelligence and client insights Revenue Growth and ROI Measurement Establish KPIs for BD and marketing initiatives, tracking performance against revenue, pipeline growth and client engagement metrics Work with Commercial and Finance colleagues to evaluate return on investment and inform budget allocation and prioritization Provide regular, insight-led reporting to stakeholders, clearly linking activity to commercial outcomes Client Development and Cross-Selling Facilitate cross-selling initiatives by working with partners, client teams and BD colleagues to identify opportunities across regions and services Support and help coordinate client teams for key accounts, ensuring integrated execution across BD, Marketing and Commercial functions Leverage CRM data and client insights to strengthen relationships and identify expansion opportunities Pursuits, Pitches and Competitive Intelligence Collaborate closely with BD and RFP teams to develop winning pursuit strategies, including positioning, messaging and team selection Work with Marketing colleagues to ensure consistent, differentiated messaging and high-quality supporting materials Develop and share competitive intelligence and market insights to inform strategy across BD, Marketing and Commercial teams Data, Technology and AI Enablement Utilize CRM and data platforms to track leads, manage pipeline visibility and generate actionable insights Partner with BD, Marketing and Commercial colleagues to improve data quality, reporting and insight generation Champion the use of data analytics and emerging technologies, including AI tools, to enhance targeting, personalization and BD effectiveness Profile Raising and Market Engagement Work with Marketing and Communications teams to raise the profile of partners and the firm through thought leadership, campaigns and digital channels Collaborate with