Business Development & Marketing Specialist

at  Gowling WLG

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At 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 is 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.
Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants, and business services team members work together and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

We are seeking an experienced Marketing Specialist to join our Business Development & Marketing Team to provide local support to the Business Development & Marketing Manager, and work in collaboration with the National Business Development & Marketing team to provide local support for national team initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, public relations 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 research skills, with superior knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and style (Canadian Press); must have a keen eye for detail.
• 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.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 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

• Support the Business Development and Marketing Manager with the development and execution of all business development and marketing initiatives for the Vancouver office
• In collaboration with the proposal team, collect content, format and create business development presentations including proposals, RFP responses and customized pitches. Manage the production and timely delivery of presentations.
• Play a lead role in developing concepts and copy for regional and national advertising campaigns for the Vancouver office. Ensure standards are met for the firm’s visual identity and branding for the department.
• In collaboration with and where approved to do so by the firm communications team, liaise with local media and lead the office’s media relations activities, including vetting media requests for possible conflicts, writing pitches, preparing media advisories and reporting on results.
• Track and report on business development and marketing/communications activities within the office.
• Assist the Business Development and Marketing Manager in the delivery and presentation of business development coaching material to professionals.
• Manage the newsletters and content calendar for the office.
• Assist and support Client Team program to help deepen client relationships and expand opportunities
• Lead and/or support business development initiatives for the Vancouver market including sourcing and executing sponsorships, speaking opportunities and top tier events
• Creating and maintaining marketing materials
• Assisting with directory and award submissions
• Overseeing corporate gift and promotional items