We’re excited to share an exceptional opportunity to join our Sales and Marketing team as Business Development Manager—a pivotal role that will contribute to the future of our business development strategy across the firm, particularly within the Staffordshire region.
You will be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking business development function that is at the forefront of crafting and executing a comprehensive strategy that expands our market presence and deepens relationships with both new and existing clients across our Business Services and Private Client sectors.
Who Are Talbots Law?
Talbots Law is proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and a member of the EOA. We were the first Employee-Owned Law Firm in the West Midlands.
Talbots is a Values led Company with a shared vision of “Working every day to be the best” for our people, our clients, and for our communities.
We are passionate about people being the best that they can be. We do this by providing a comprehensive package of high-quality Company benefits and rewards.
The Company is committed to the Real Living Wage Foundation and we also hold the Disability Confident accreditation.
- Competitive salaries with annual review.
- Annual tax-free* profit-share.
- 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
- Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
- Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Parental Leave.
- EV Car Leasing Scheme.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes.
- Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform.
- Medicash Health Cash Plan.
- Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
- Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees) and Financial Support Loans.
- Salary Sacrifice schemes.
- Established Company progression framework.
- Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired).
- Social events programme with larger event invitations extended to partners & families.
- Company gifts for celebrations and special life events.
- Commitment to charitable initiatives (currently main corporate sponsor of Acorns Children’s Hospice).
What the job involves:
- Driving company growth by identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships and expanding the firm’s presence in the Staffordshire area.
- Support the Business Development Director in aligning with Heads of Departments to achieve strategic goals and unlock growth opportunities across the business.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients reaching out vias networking, emails events and social media.
- Collaborate with the Sales and Events team with the launch of our bespoke B2B sales operation.
What you need:
- Proven experience in a professional, B2B sales environment, with demonstrable success in both inbound and outbound strategies, lead generation, and client retention.
- Whilst not essential, previous experience in a Legal or Finance background will be advantageous.
- A genuine passion for delivering exceptional client care, both to direct clients and professional referrers, with a commitment to building long-term, trust-based relationships.
- Excellent planning and organisational abilities, with a track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities within fast-paced environments.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, email platforms, and internet-based tools, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset and a desire to grow within the fields of sales, marketing, or legal services.