Business Developer

4 hours agoSenior Tunis, Tunis Governorate, Tunisia Onsite Bizdev Jobs by Nextlaw Labs

Skills

Proposal Writing Microsoft Office French Crm Strategic Planning English Business Development Presentation Sales Negotiation Client Relationship Management Market Research Competitor Analysis

About the Role

You will strengthen the firm's strategic market position and expand its client portfolio, working under the supervision of the Director of Operations and External Relations and in close coordination with lawyers. You will design and implement business strategies aligned with legal service offerings and market needs. You will identify new business prospects, convert leads into long-term clients, and build and manage strong client relationships. You will conduct market research, analyze trends and competitor positioning, and develop commercial action plans. You will draft tailored proposals and deliver persuasive presentations in both French and English, and support proposal development for tenders, RFPs, and panel submissions.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in business, Law, Management, or a related field
Fluent in French and English, with strong written and verbal communication in both languages
2 to 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management, preferably in professional services or legal sector
Strong ability to craft compelling business proposals and presentations
Excellent interpersonal, persuasion, and negotiation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems
Experience working in cross-functional or international teams

Responsibilities

Identify new business prospects and convert leads into long-term clients
Build, manage, and retain strong relationships with existing clients
Conduct client follow-ups to ensure satisfaction and identify new needs
Create and manage a client relationship tracking system
Conduct local and international market research to identify new business opportunities
Analyze trends, competitor positioning, and sector developments
Develop and propose commercial action plans aligned with firm priorities
Work with lawyers to align business strategy with areas of legal expertise
Draft and present tailored proposals based on identified client needs
Prepare and deliver persuasive presentations in both French and English, for internal and external audiences
Coordinate input from legal and operations teams to prepare comprehensive client-facing materials
Support proposal development for tenders, RFPs, and panel submissions