Half Day Events & Business Development Specialist

SUMMARY:
Half Day Events & Business Development Specialist - Rs neg - Waterfront, CT - Perm - EE position

POSITION INFO:

A vacancy has arisen in the Marketing Department of this established legal firm for a half day Events and Business Development Specialist based in the Cape Town office.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
* 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

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.

General 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.
• Strong MS Office skills
• Valid Code 08 license & own transport
• Fluent in English & Afrikaans

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