Address- Have you been looking for an opportunity to move your career into a corporate environment, while still adding value through your successful event management experience?
- This is a varied role encompassing stakeholder management; networking; administration; and marketing.
- Rare chance to upskill and build a career within a leading Business Development & Marketing function at a top tier law firm.
- As a leading law firm, we actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture and performance.
Who are we?
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.
With over 3000 lawyers in 29 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.
We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Role
With a balanced approach to working from home, reporting to the Senior Client Relationship Manager, you will be part of a national Business Development & Marketing (BD&M) function that supports the firm to:
- Develop strong and enduring relationships with our clients.
- Understand and identify opportunities in our core markets.
- Create memorable client experiences.
- Build a positive reputation as a market leader.
Detail
With the support of a close-knit team, this blended role will see you add value to the Canberra centre and broader firm through key responsibilities such as:
- Managing and coordinating successful live and virtual client seminars and events including end to end management of events, preparing invitations, compiling guest lists, event bookings, managing RSVPs, setting up webinars, rehearsing and coaching, and liaising with partners and clients to ensure the event runs successfully.
- Extensive use of data tools (CRMs) and event software platforms.
- Researching, sourcing and recommending appropriate venues for events as required.
- Co-ordination and drafting of collateral associated with the event including invitations, presentations, brochures, signage, menus, name badges, seating plans and place cards.
- Providing a high-level of on-site and virtual support during events and seminars
- Liaising with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure bookings, catering, AV requirements, signage etc. are delivered to the highest quality for all events.
- Supporting the national business development team with compiling high-quality documents and materials and maintaining tools and templates.
- Account management activities including research and reporting.
Who are we looking for?
This role will suit someone with a background in events looking to transition into a corporate environment, or an individual working within a business team, eager to develop their skills within a corporate setting. This position offers the opportunity to leverage your event planning or business expertise to contribute to our dynamic corporate team.
What's unique about this position? The opportunity to enhance your professional growth and expand your skillset in a fast paced, collaborative environment with a supportive team to set you up for success.
With exceptional verbal and written communication, and an ability to engage across all levels, you will also bring:
- Experience with event management underpinned by a customer centric approach.
- Interest and enthusiasm for virtual, live and hybrid event management as well as business development & marketing.
- Ability to support with high-quality written communications, displaying exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability and confidence, from experience, to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands and deliver against deadlines.
- Ability to undertake market research tasks and apply analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of marketing automation software and CRM databases.
- Advanced software skills notably MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Please note internally this role is called Business Development Executive
Next Steps
Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.
Applications close COB Wednesday 29th May, 2024.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02 9296 3***.
Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.
We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high-quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.
As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.
