Business Development Executive

Client of Carter Murray

The role holder will be responsible for working collaboratively as part of the Global Business Development team to:

• Support the identification and qualification of new business opportunities by conducting research, analyzing market and client data, and preparing background materials for BD initiatives.
• Assist with client relationship mapping, tracking engagement, and providing insights to help inform client cultivation strategies.
• Contribute to the preparation and development of client pitches, proposals, and capability statements, ensuring materials are accurate, relevant, and aligned with client needs and firm priorities.
• Maintain and update pitch-related content, such as deal lists, lawyer bios, and case studies, and ensures consistency across BD outputs.
• Support the execution of thought leadership and market positioning activities by conducting research on industry trends, competitor activity, and client interests.
• Assist in the development and distribution of content for rankings, awards, and external events, helping to raise the profile of the practice and its partners.
• Collaborate with BD managers, coordinators, and other business services teams to gather information, share insights, and support the delivery of integrated BD initiatives.
• Act as a key resource for data collection, analysis, and reporting, supporting cross-functional projects and process improvements.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent relevant experience; professional certification an advantage where appropriate.
• Specialist technical expertise in business development disciplines (e.g., research, pitching support, market analysis, CRM, reporting), with strong knowledge of BD tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed research and analysis, investigate issues, and develop practical solutions within defined scope and guidance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills, ensuring accuracy and consistency in BD outputs.
• Good understanding of how BD activities support practice group and firm objectives, and how BD collaborates with other business services.
• Clear and effective communication skills, enabling collaboration with BD colleagues and accurate information sharing with stakeholders as required.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.