Business Development & Marketing Specialist

Gowling WLG

  • Montreal, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
ABOUT GOWLING WLGAt Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.PROFILEResponsible for providing local support to the Business Development and Marketing Manager and working in collaboration with the {national functional BD& Marketing team e.g.; communications/proposals} to provide support the national team initiatives. This position is a one-year contract (maternity leave replacement).RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support the Business Development and Marketing Manager with the development and execution of business development and marketing initiatives.
  • In collaboration with the national proposal team, assist in the preparation and development of proposals, RFP responses, customized pitches development presentations, including collecting relevant content, scheduling and supervising production and delivery of copies.
  • Support professionals in their business development activities (client presentations, participation in events etc.).
  • Work closely with certain sector groups in the Montreal office to ensure that their initiatives are properly implemented.
  • Actively scan industries, companies, markets and clients in order to detect new business development opportunities and prepare related reports.
  • Provide support with the evaluation of sponsorship requests and coordinate the firm’s participation.
  • Assist in the preparation of the firm’s submissions to guides and legal publications.
  • Assist with the tracking and reporting of business development activities within the firm.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • College diploma/certificate in either marketing, sales, business or related field.
  • Minimum of three years of relevant experience in marketing, business development or related role.
  • Exceptional client service skills focused on results and client satisfaction.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, tactfulness and solid networking skills in order to maintain and establish key partnerships and alliances.
  • Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment.
  • Solid project management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Highly motivated, with driving sense of responsibility, accountability and responsiveness.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Bilingualism (French/English).
  • Experience within a professional services firm is an asset.
Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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