Marketing & Business Development Specialist (telework flexibility)

Posted:	August 3, 2022	Company:	McMillan LLP
Address:	Royal Centre, 1055 W. Georgia Street, Suite 1500	Postal Code:	V6E 4N7
Location:	Calgary, Vancouver	Contact:
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E-mail:		Website:	https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/MCM5000MCMIL/JobBoard/dde8e456-1ae1-4cfa-aef0-4602bb1f6268/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=826311a8-47c7-424c-88e1-4aa19132947b

Your Next Opportunity

The MBD Specialist will join a dynamic business environment and work in close consultation with the Strategic Advisor, Directors, Office Management Partners, practice groups and team members to develop and advance a broad range of internal and external marketing and business development activities.  They will demonstrate a client-focused approach with excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to achieve both short-term results while supporting longer-term strategies. We are looking for two Specialists to support our Vancouver and Calgary offices respectively.

Please note that this role offers a hybrid workweek. Each week will combine both working at home for a few days and working in the office for the balance. Your hybrid schedule will start once you join McMillan!

What You’ll Do

Events, Sponsorships, Advertising and Awards:

• Identify and assess client event, advertising and strategic sponsorship opportunities
• Assist with creation and execution of client events liaising with lead lawyers, updating mailing lists, developing invitations, managing responses, feedback and reporting through marketing automation and CRM systems
• Identify opportunities to expand the profile of McMillan in the market through speaking engagements, media, social media, etc.
• Support the development of promotional content for distribution and external publication, including digital and social media, trade magazines, sponsorships/awards, recruitment, and community involvement projects;
• Support the coordination and participation in award nomination and submission processes
• Create and monitor event schedules and identify and resolve issues as they arise.
• Track expenses, monitor budgets and report on event leads and outcomes.
• Collaborate with MBD Event Management team members to support best practice protocols
• Support CASL/GDPR compliance related to data collection and management

Practice Group Support:

• Provide local market support for practice group business plans, activities and related budget management
• Support key client program deliverables
• Source and coordinate content development and delivery of collateral materials, branded items, related advertising and promotional materials.

National Projects

• Provide support for the strategic plan’s core areas of industry and practice focus
• Provide support for CRM, online digital and social media, website
• Content Strategy – bulletins, announcements, website, strategic plan

Administration

• Coordinate the assessment and approval process for marketing and BD initiatives
• Assist with processing the Department’s account payables and cheque requisitions
• Maintain necessary filing and document management systems
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in communications, marketing, sales or a related field
• 4-6 years related experience. Professional services environment an asset
• Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Effective decision-making skills and ability to work independently
• Strong client-service orientation
• Excellent writing skills, outstanding verbal communication and presentation skills
• Superior technical skills (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of web CMS systems, HTML and CSS
• Available to work outside the regular business hours of 9 AM to 5 PM as needed.

McMillan Offers You

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Fun Work Environment

McMillan = You

Inclusion and diversity are essential elements of our culture at McMillan which coincides with our core values of respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence. We are extremely proud to be one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People six years in a row.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!

Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.

Let’s get started

If this position is for you, and you reside in or around the Calgary or Vancouver area, we look forward to hearing from you. We like cover letters too so don’t forget to include one along with your resume when you click on the Apply Now button on our website.

To protect the health and safety of our firm members, McMillan LLP has introduced a COVID-19 vaccination policy across all offices. As such, all offers of employment will be conditional upon providing proof of full vaccination with a COVID-19 vaccination approved by Health Canada. Any requests for exemptions will be considered on an individual basis.

McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.622.4624 to submit your accommodation request.

McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities and advance our firm’s values.