
Business Development Coordinator
McCarthy Tétrault
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Calgary • Canada
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About the role
- Supporting marketing and business development initiatives for the Alberta and B.C. market, including coordinating with partners and stakeholders, tracking initiatives, managing calendars, and following up on action items.
- Providing day-to-day administrative and operational support for marketing and business development activities, working closely with the Specialist, Business Development, Senior Manager, Business Development, and other Clients & Markets Leads.
- Maintaining and updating Client Connect (CRM), including entering contacts, tracking client activity, and supporting business development plans and reporting.
- Assisting with the coordination and fulfillment of industry sponsorships, including preparing and submitting materials, tracking deliverables, and supporting sponsorship agreements.
- Vetting, preparing, and managing mailing lists, including all associated administrative coordination.
- Supporting the planning and execution of conferences and client and sporting events, including ticket coordination, attendee tracking, and on-site event support.
- Submitting invoices for payment and processing expense reconciliations, including corporate card (Mastercard) remittances.
- Updating and maintaining marketing materials to ensure accuracy and alignment with firm messaging.
- Gathering basic client, prospect, and industry information with support from internal research teams.
- Providing general administrative and project support to the Marketing and Business Development team, as required.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
- Two years of relevant experience, preferably in a professional or legal services firm
- Strong communication skills, including business writing skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way with a great attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
- Team player and go-getter who can work under little supervision
- Self-starter attitude, with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a professional exterior.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite; ability to quickly learn and leverage new technology solutions.
- Experience working with Salesforce and SharePoint an asset.
- Excellent word processing, spelling, grammar, editing and proof-reading skills.
- Flexibility to work occasional overtime to support events outside of regular working hours.
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingteam playerself-starterability to multitaskability to work under pressureflexibilityproactive attitudeprofessionalism