Marketing and Business Development Specialist

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marketing and Business Development Specialist to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This role involves strategic account management, crafting compelling proposals, and fostering client engagement through innovative marketing initiatives. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, you will support the firm's visibility and growth while working alongside talented professionals. The company values diversity and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health and wellness subsidies, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for personal and professional development. If you are passionate about marketing and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and wellness subsidies

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in marketing and business development.
• Undergraduate degree in Marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies.
• Assist with preparing high-quality RFP responses and presentations.

Skills

Marketing Strategy

Business Development

Client Engagement

Event Planning

Proposal Writing

Bilingual Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Marketing

Two-year Marketing diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM tools (e.g., Interaction)

Job description

Marketing and Business Development Specialist

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Who We Are
Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals. Our clients' interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

Position Overview
Fasken’s Marketing and Business Development team has an immediate opening for an exceptional professional to work out of our Vancouver office. This position provides direct support to Fasken’s lawyers and will involve strategic account management (SAM), responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs), and marketing and business development (MBD) assistance.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Identify new business and marketing opportunities and develop strategies to pursue them
• Plan and support the execution of events, sponsorships, and seminars to foster client engagement and firm visibility (some travel and outside-of-hours work may be required)
• Collaborate with graphic designers to conceptualize, produce, and collate promotional materials
• Coordinate and draft submissions for legal directories and award nominations
• Update firm brochures, fact sheets, and bios to support marketing initiatives

Request for Proposals Support

• Assist with preparing high-quality RFP responses and presentations, including electronic and hard copies
• Coordinate with Industry and Practice Groups (IPGs) to gather relevant information, craft narratives, and ensure timely submissions
• Track and analyze RFP outcomes to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Strategic Account Management (SAM) Support

• Work with business development teams, stakeholders, and client managers to develop and implement strategic account plans
• Assist in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities and targets, including developing prospect lists
• Prepare and deliver marketing research reports using firm-wide tools and resources
• Monitor and record SAM performance and progress

Knowledge Management

• Build knowledge of industry and practice group expertise
• Develop understanding of Fasken’s legal services
• Gain familiarity with BC’s top client base

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in marketing and business development within professional services, preferably legal or similar fields
• Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business, or a related diploma; or completion of a two-year Marketing diploma program
• Previous event experience is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM tools like Interaction is a plus
• Bilingualism (e.g., French, Mandarin, Cantonese) is an asset

Supervision

This role reports to the Senior Director and Senior Manager of Business Development and Marketing.

Why Work With Us

Fasken offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for growth. Benefits include health and wellness subsidies, tuition reimbursement, flexible benefits, disability insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and flexible working arrangements. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and supports accessibility.

Additional Information

The typical salary range is $70,000 - $90,000 annually, based on experience and location. We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.