Business Development Executive

Chambers Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal ranking intelligence firm seeks a Business Development Executive in London. The role emphasizes generating new business with clients provided, ensuring focus on pitching and closing leads. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment, have proven presentation skills, and the ability to build strong relationships. The position offers a dynamic work setting with the potential for high earnings through an uncapped commission structure. Work from home flexibility is included alongside in-office collaboration on key days.

Benefits

Higher than average earning potential

Uncapped commission structure

Qualifications

• Proven ability to generate new business through video-conferencing.
• Strong communication and pitching skills are essential.
• Knowledge of the legal market is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for generating new business from allocated law firms.
• Pitching and presenting Chambers' offerings to prospective clients.
• Collaboration with the New Business team on multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Sales cycle management

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of Legal markets

Job description

Job Details: Business Development Executive

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name: Business Development Executive

Vacancy No: VN1042

Location: London

Employment Type: Perm

Basis: Full Time

Fixed Term Duration:

Overview

We are looking for a results‑driven, tenacious individual with a passion for sales to join our expanding Business Development team in London.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As the leading legal ranking intelligence company, firms are always happy to speak with us. This is a unique Business Development role as your clients are given to you, ensuring you spend your time pitching and closing leads without having to prospect.

As a member of the New Business team, you will be responsible for generating new business from new and prospective clients, working across multiple Chambers offerings and products.

This exciting role is a huge opportunity for the right candidate to really make their mark within a vibrant and fast‑growing business environment.

You will enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment. As the role requires working across multiple jurisdictions, with multiple stakeholders and frequent deadlines, excellent organisational and time‑management skills are a must.

The role offers the flexibility of contributing effectively within a high‑performing team environment, whilst holding a full quota for your personal book of business.

You will work flexibly in our Fleet Street office together with the rest of the Sales team on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and normally from home the rest of the week.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Generation of new business through video‑conferencing; pitch, present and develop relationships
• Sole responsibility for allocated law firms with the ability to create strong relationships
• Offering multiple product options to prospective new business clients

Why you should apply:

• We offer a higher than average earning potential with an uncapped commission structure.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to own a sales cycle from start to finish
• Knowledge of Legal markets advantageous
• Proven pitching / presentation skills

Person Specification

• Ability and desire to succeed, and thrive in a high‑pressure environment – a ‘go-getter’
• Contribute effectively within a team environment; working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong personal skills, ability to engage and forge strong meaningful relationships