BLANEY MCMURTRY LLP

Marketing & Business Development Specialist

Why work at Blaney McMurtry LLP?

Blaney McMurtry LLP is a multi-service 120 + lawyer firm, based in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more than seventy years, we have helped clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities through our continuing commitment to achieving results and building relationships. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service.

Our motto is "Expect the Best" and that goes both ways. At Blaney, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and supports all of our staff. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and paid vacation. Your well-being is very important to us and this is why we offer an excellent benefits package which includes health, dental, as well as an Employee Assistance Program. If you would like to gain new skills, we have abundant training and professional development opportunities to help to achieve your personal and professional goals.

We are currently accepting applications for an experienced Marketing & Business Development Specialist in our Marketing and Business Development Department. This opportunity is excellent for those who take pride in the quality of the work they do and want to be a part of a busy team. Blaney McMurtry LLP is passionate about what we do and we are looking for someone who shares our passion to join our team.

Marketing & Business Development Specialist

Reports to the Director, Strategic Marketing & Business Development, and is responsible for the following:

Core Functions - support the team's workflow in the following areas as required:

Digital Marketing - updating of website content and social media communications

Business Development - preparing responses to pitches, Requests for Proposals and other bid documents

Events Management - overseeing client event planning and execution

Collateral Materials - producing materials for lawyer presentations, pitches and other purposes

Desktop publishing - customizing InDesign templates for specific advertising, collateral and other purposes

Reputation Management - coordinating directory and award submissions

CRM - contributing to the maintenance and updating of the firm's contact management system

Management Reporting - updating budget, project and critical dates tracking and reporting

Promotional Items - assisting with the selection and development of item inventory

Sponsorships - support firmwide sponsorships

Projects - contribute to key projects and initiatives

Responses to website and other enquiries

Practice Group support :

Develop an understanding of practice group work, goals and related industry trends

Provide marketing and business development support to assigned practice groups

Support the assigned practice groups with program and budget planning

Manage practice group and lawyer marketing programs, including sponsorships, conferences, events, webinars, pitches and other initiatives

Track group and lawyer initiatives and status of programs

Specific Responsibilities:

Reputation Management:

Serve as the main point of contact and oversee the firm's program for legal directory and industry award submissions

Track the status of all submissions, analyze results and produce reports for management

Ensure that all external online profiles and resources are kept up to date

Work closely and collaborate with external and internal parties to ensure that all submissions are prepared to the highest standard and that all deadlines are met

Business Development:

Support the preparation of pitch, proposal and other business development material in response to RFP, RFI and other new business requests. Oversee the production of final deliverables and track results of bids

Assist in writing and managing all content for pitch documents and proposals

Maintain and update content in content library and other databases

Undertaking market, industry, and competitive research

Client Relationship Management (CRM):

Manage the firm's CRM system for client and prospective client contacts

Oversee data input, clean up and maintenance

Oversee the maintenance of mailing and contact lists as well as management reports

Other:

Assisting with other marketing & business development activities as required

Qualifications:
University Degree or College Diploma in Marketing

Working experience with, and demonstrated proficiency in, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel; Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, HTML, Content Management Systems (CMS) and Client Relationship Management (CRM) software.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team

Strong problem solving and analytic skills

Ability to use judgement and to work effectively in a deadline driven environment

Ability to adapt to and work with people at all levels within the Firm

Excellent time management skills and the ability to set and meet deadlines

Positive and client service-oriented attitude

Previous experience in a marketing role within a law firm or professional services environment

Interested applicants should apply here. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is full time in office.

If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us. Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Overtime pay
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person