Interim Marketing and Business Development Manager

Posted 10 April 2019
Salary Negotiable
LocationLeeds
Job type Contract
Discipline MarketingContract
Reference11113_1554974652
Contact NameLorna Meredith

Job description

Interim Marketing and Development Manager | Professional Services

My client is a high profile professional firm with a reputation for innovation and exceptional client service. They are looking to recruit a Regional BDM for a 9 month Fixed Term contract covering the West Yorkshire region. Working with the wider team of specialists from across the business they will deliver the divisional strategy, facilitate the go-to-market approach through key sectors by becoming a trusted account manager for the division. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the team to decide what the 'hot topics' or areas of specialist knowledge should be promoting through the year and the best format for promotion
  • Design and manage campaigns/activities throughout the year, planning follow-up activity, working within defined budgets and tracking return on investment
  • Work with the divisional leadership to develop/update business plans, client targeting and conversion, driving greater focus and impact
  • Responsibility for Client Relationship Management of between 2 and 5 key clients
  • General profile raising internally (at regular sector / other divisional meetings) and externally (at events etc.)
  • Lead relevant pitch opportunities / working with the bids teams where relevant 

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

  • Experience of working with specialist teams across BD and Marketing to achieve objectives 
  • Experience of managing teams and delegating work 
  • Able to bring people together from multiple sectors/service lines to align support for BD projects 
  • Excellent relationship management skills able to manage senior leadership, other colleagues and externally 
  • Experience of the property/infrastructure arena highly beneficial however a strong background in professional services BD equally beneficial