Senior Business Development Manager

About the role

CSC is a leading business, legal, tax, and digital brand services company. We provide knowledge-based solutions to a wide range of clients, including 90% of the Fortune 500. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Commercial Director to drive business development and sales efforts targeting law firms.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within law firms, from small boutique practices to large national or global firms.
• Cultivate a robust pipeline of prospects and close new business deals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers within law firms, including managing and expanding accounts with both existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct in-depth market research to understand the legal industry's needs, challenges, and emerging trends.
• Use this insight to drive product positioning and sales tactics.
• Work closely with the product and solution teams to align our offerings with the specific needs of law firms.
• Deliver consultative sales presentations and product demos that demonstrate the value and ROI of our solutions.
• Lead negotiations with clients, ensuring favorable terms that align with company objectives.
• Navigate complex deal structures, pricing, and legal considerations.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Establish and maintain a strong professional network within the legal community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience, with at least 1-2 years in a commercial role selling into law firms or other professional services industries (e.g., financial, accounting).
• Demonstrated track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth through strategic business development and solution-based selling.
• Deep understanding of the legal services industry, including law firm operations, challenges, and purchasing behaviors.
• Ability to engage in consultative, solution-oriented selling to understand client needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Strong negotiation skills, including navigating complex contracts and pricing discussions with senior-level clients.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), sales analytics platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior experience selling legal technology, SaaS, or professional services to law firms.
• Established network within the legal industry.
• Experience managing large, complex sales cycles and enterprise-level clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits

CSC offers a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs.

We are committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued. CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.

We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.