An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a strategic growth leader to join a premier international professional services firm with a stellar global footprint. This prestigious organisation is seeking an Associate Director to spearhead the business development and market strategy for its highly successful global infrastructure industry group. Operating as a critical partner to the group’s global leadership team, the successful candidate will drive the firm’s sector-led expansion agenda, converting market intelligence into sophisticated commercial initiatives that capture market share and deepen client relationships across a highly complex international matrix.
Reporting into the Director of Business Development for Strategic Clients and Industry Groups, the role carries dual responsibility for strategic market positioning and high-impact client cultivation. The incoming leader will oversee the day-to-day commercial operations for the sector, driving major client proposals, managing prestigious profile-raising initiatives, and orchestrating sophisticated marketing campaigns. Key to success will be the ability to translate evolving industry trends into distinct competitive advantages, advising senior partners on high-value pursuits, and coordinating cross-border, cross-practice teams to ensure the firm delivers a seamless, sector-led proposition to global infrastructure clients.
The ideal candidate will bring a sophisticated commercial pedigree, combined with deep sector familiarity and a thorough understanding of how global infrastructure clients operate and select professional advisers. They will possess a compelling track record of operating effectively within a complex matrix structure, demonstrating the personal credibility and communication mastery required to influence, challenge, and guide senior stakeholders toward profitable, strategic decisions. A natural collaborator with an inclusive approach, the successful individual will be adept at navigating diverse global cultures and time zones, ensuring the practice maintains an enviable external market presence.
