International Business Development Manager
Added 1 Sept · still live
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Possible if it's SOC 3554
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 42% sure that is the right code. Vinson & Elkins is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 42% match
- Possible 3554 (Advertising and marketing associate professionals) · 25% match
- Likely 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) · 21% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 | £40,000 | £45,100 | £50,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Responsible for working closely with the international partners and leadership to develop a market strategy that will position the firm as leaders in the market and enable the international practices to achieve key business goals, including increasing revenue and recognition. Serves as a senior day-to-day Business Development resource for the firm’s international offices, working closely with the wider Business Development team, as well as the firm’s operations, practice management, comms and other adjacent teams, to implement marketing and business development initiatives. Supports all international practice areas, covering a range of disputes and corporate groups. Actively participates in firm-wide marketing activities and is proactive in proposing, developing and executing projects and leading on business development workstreams under limited supervision. For the full job description, please click on the More Info icon.
Position Overview
Primary
Position Overview
- Responsible for working closely with the international partners and leadership to develop a market strategy that will position the firm as leaders in the market and enable the international practices to achieve key business goals, including increasing revenue and recognition.
- Serves as a senior day-to-day Business Development resource for the firm’s international offices, working closely with the wider Business Development team, as well as the firm’s operations, practice management, comms and other adjacent teams, to implement marketing and business development initiatives.
- Supports all international practice areas, covering a range of disputes and corporate groups. Actively participates in firm-wide marketing activities and is proactive in proposing, developing and executing projects and leading on business development workstreams under limited supervision.
Primary
- Contributes to and develops meaningful and strategic business development initiatives alongside local leadership and international partners.
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- Actively participates in firmwide initiatives.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.
- Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others.
- Long hours are required periodically.
- Some international travel is required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least seven years’ experience in business or marketing in a law firm or professional services environment, including time at a manager level or equivalent.
- Superior writing, editing, organizational, project management, problem solving, analytical and research skills and an ability to conceptualize and effectively communicate complex concepts to Partners and staff.
- Strong technical proficiencies, particularly in the use of CRM/contact databases, Excel, PowerPoint and on-line research databases.
- Confident in communicating with, and advising, senior stakeholders. Able to win the trust of lawyers as well as professionals in all support functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and skills required of personnel so classified. The firm reserves the right to revise or modify this job description at any time.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sampleSOC 3556
- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.