Specialist, Business Development & Events

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc. client, a national law firm, seeks a Specialist, Business Development & Events to join its Calgary office. The role combines independent project ownership with collaboration within a national team.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience in BD/marketing/events, strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced professional services environment. This is a fully onsite, weekday role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in business development, marketing, events or related
• Diploma or degree in marketing, communications or related discipline
• Experience coordinating corporate events, ticket programs, sponsorships or client engagement
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a strong asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and InterAction CRM
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Calgary Stampede ticket program and client entertainment opportunities.
• Manage the Calgary office's client ticket program: allocation, distribution, tracking, reporting.
• Oversee sponsorship and corporate table programs, coordinating branding, budgeting and communications.
• Assist with planning and execution of client events, vendor coordination, invitations, RSVPs and onsite support.
• Develop and coordinate client appreciation and gifting programs.
• Manage seasonal client engagement programs and holiday gifting.
• Oversee promotional merchandise: vendor relationships, purchasing and inventory.
• Serve as Calgary office CRM administrator for InterAction: reporting and data management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on marketing and business development projects.
• Provide support on special projects as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project management

Collaboration

Proactive

Client service

Education

Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

InterAction CRM

Job description

Our valued client, a highly respected national law firm, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Specialist, Business Development & Events to join its Calgary office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, creative and proactive professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in coordinating client engagement initiatives, managing high-profile events and supporting the firm's business development and marketing activities.

The ideal candidate will bring 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within a professional services environment, along with exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with confidence.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Business Development and Marketing, this position offers an exciting combination of independent project ownership and collaboration with a broader national team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the firm's Calgary Stampede ticket program, including rodeo, chuckwagon, concert and other client entertainment opportunities.
• Manage the Calgary office's client ticket program, including allocation, distribution, tracking and reporting.
• Oversee sponsorship and corporate table programs, coordinating financial arrangements, branding, tracking and internal communications.
• Assist with the planning and execution of client events, including vendor coordination, invitations, guest lists, RSVP management and onsite support.
• Develop and coordinate client appreciation and gifting initiatives.
• Manage seasonal client engagement programs, including holiday gifting and greeting cards.
• Oversee promotional merchandise, including vendor relationships, purchasing and inventory management.
• Serve as the Calgary office's primary resource for the firm's CRM database, InterAction, including reporting, event support and data management initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on a variety of marketing and business development projects.
• Provide additional support on special projects and initiatives as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in business development, marketing, events or a related role.
• A diploma or degree in marketing, communications or a related discipline.
• Previous experience coordinating corporate events, ticket programs, sponsorships or client engagement initiatives.
• Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with CRM platforms, particularly InterAction, would be an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
• A professional, polished and client-service-oriented manner.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a prestigious and well-established national law firm that values professionalism, collaboration and excellence.

The successful candidate will enjoy a varied and engaging role with the opportunity to take ownership of exciting client initiatives, contribute to high-profile events and work alongside a supportive and accomplished business development team.

The hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This role is fully onsite.

Some additional hours may be required to support client events, with overtime compensated in accordance with firm policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.