Business Development - Canberra, Australia - King & Wood Mallesons

King & Wood Mallesons

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Canberra, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Have you been looking for an opportunity to move your career into a corporate environment, while still adding value though your successful event mgt experience?

This is a supported hybrid role, encompassing client event mgmt; networking; administration; business development and marketing.
Rare chance to upskill and build a career within a leading Business Development & Marketing function at an international 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 WFH, 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

Drawing from our principles of quality, creativity and betterment, this blended role will see you will add value to the firm through key responsibilities such as:

Working with the national BD&M and Events team to manage and coordinate successful live and virtual client seminars and events, including end to end management of events, drafting and preparing invitations, compiling first drafts of 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 CRM and event software platforms.
Research, source and recommend appropriate venues for events as required
Coordination and drafting of collateral associated with the event, including invitations, presentations, brochures, signage, menus, name badges, seating plans and place cards
Provide a highlevel of onsite and virtual support during events and seminars
Liaise with relevant members of the client floor, office premises and AV staff 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 highquality documents and materials, and maintaining tools and templates
Account management activities including research and running reports

Who are we looking for?

This role will suit a commercially minded early career professional, looking to join leaders in their field.

You will need drive, a natural curiosity and a proactive approach to connect the dots and stay one step ahead.

With an ability to influence and engage across all levels, you will also bring:

Solid 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 highquality written communications, displaying exceptional attention to detail
Ability and confidence, from experience, to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of seniority
Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands and deliver against deadlines
Sound working knowledge of marketing automation software and CRM databases
Advanced software skills notably MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Interest in current affairs, business development and marketing and events trends

Next Steps

Applications close COB Monday 29th April, 2024.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Bridget on

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

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 enab