Events & Business Development Specialist (Half-day) at Werksmans Attorneys

Key areas of responsibility include

• Roll out of the agreed marketing plan for the Western Cape (WC) offices.  
• Ensure that the firm's corporate identity and brand standards are consistently applied across all internal/external marketing materials as needed.
• Event management which extends to both client-facing and staff-facing events. 
• Client relationship and business development relevant to the Western Cape client base.
• Assistance with the relevant CRM-support platforms specifically the roll-out of InterAction.
• Regularly update marketing materials in all WC offices with relevant campaign messages.
• Liaise with suppliers for invoices and payment of services rendered for WC-related events.
• Monitor stock levels of marketing promotional items and replenish when the need arises.
• Work closely with the national Marketing & Business Development team in ensuring consistent levels of service.
• Ad-hoc assistance in printing and delivery of tenders and pitches
• Data management on CRM platforms (InterAction)
• Create/Design and deploy campaign emails on Vuture
• Assist BD with CRM, client gifts and the business development planning process for the WC

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree / Higher Certificate / Diploma in Marketing
• An understanding of Marketing and business development principles
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience in a professional services firm will be an advantage.

Competencies:

• Good interpersonal & communication skills.
• Good project management and time management skills.
• Proactive self-starter
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with minimum supervision.
• Ability to see the bigger picture and have a good understanding of marketing and business development.
• Ability to operate professionally at the executive level.
• Ability to work in a complex environment.