Senior Business Development Manager - Legal Strategic Practice

Soni • New York, NY

24d • $100,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The Senior Business Development Manager for our Legal Practice is a dynamic role combining strategic oversight with active client acquisition and team mentorship. As a player-coach, you’ll spearhead outbound sales initiatives, forge meaningful client relationships, and guide a team of business development professionals to success in the fast-paced legal staffing market. This role is ideal for a seasoned sales leader with a network in the legal services space who has a proven track record in outbound sales, and the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in business development or sales, with at least 2 years in a player-coach role, preferably in legal staffing or legal services.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in outbound sales, with a history of securing high-value clients and exceeding revenue targets.
• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to mentor, motivate, and develop a team while fostering a collaborative and high-energy environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the technology sector, including key roles, trends, and talent needs in the New York market.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence C-level stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Mindset: Comfortable using CRM tools and data analytics to track performance, identify opportunities, and optimize strategies.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; Juris Doctor is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Business Development Strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive outbound sales strategy to expand Soni’s footprint in the New Jersey technology market, targeting key accounts and generating demand for our talent solutions.
• Client Acquisition: Proactively identify, engage, and secure new clients through targeted outreach, relationship-building, and strategic account mapping.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Coach and mentor a team of business development associates, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and results-driven performance.
• Hands-On Sales Execution: Actively participate in outbound sales efforts, leveraging your expertise to close high-value deals and model best practices for the team.
• Market Expertise: Stay ahead of trends in the technology sector to position Soni as a trusted partner for clients seeking specialized talent.
• Collaboration: Partner with recruitment teams to align client needs with candidate pipelines, ensuring seamless delivery of talent solutions.
• Performance Metrics: Drive measurable outcomes, including revenue growth, client acquisition, and team performance, while utilizing data-driven insights to optimize strategies.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending & health savings account
• commuter benefits
• gym reimbursement
• 10 paid company holidays
• 17 days paid time off
• parental leave
• other company benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees