Business Development & Marketing Coordinator - Mon - Fri 9am-6pm

Williams Lea is hiring for a Business Development & Marketing Coordinator for our Columbus, OH office to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00 pm!

Pay: $28.50 - $30.00/hour

Benefits:

• Various health insurance options & wellness plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan Including Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Domestic Partner Coverage
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional Employee Perks and Discounts

This Business Development & Marketing Coordinator role will be responsible for advancing and supporting the business development and administrative initiatives of Mayer Brown’s Global Product, Industry and/or Client Teams groups, which are strategic priorities of the Firm. This role is ideal for driven and flexible candidates who have an interest in business development and marketing in a global, fast-paced and intellectually stimulating organization.  This role will provide other support for initiatives that align with the Firm’s strategic plan and will require working closely and collaboratively with the rest of the Global Business Development & Marketing team.

Essential Functions: (List the essential duties and responsibilities in descending order by importance, focus on larger components of job as priority.)

• Business Development & Profile Raising Initiatives
  • Supports direct marketing and business development programs including planning and executing podcast and video recordings, seminars, sponsorships, and other events pursued by the firm including serve as central resource for logistics (e.g. meeting rooms, telephone and video conferencing needs, event set-up, delivering materials etc.); manage communications including invitations and RSVPs, meeting invites, internal socializing and external communications; leveraging appropriate teams within the Firm to support various tasks including RSVPs, CLE credit, catering, etc.; and attending meetings and events to provide support on-site
  • Coordinates initiatives related to research, data collection and analysis, directory submissions (i.e., Chambers), matter coding, economic reporting, intranet site development and maintenance and internal meeting support
  • Work with marketing systems and shared drives, including maintaining information about win/loss for RFPs, CRM database and assist with experience database updates
  • Update and maintain marketing materials, including industry profiles, attorney profiles and PowerPoint presentations
  • Coordinate the production of client mailings including newsletters, invitations and other communications pieces
  • Conduct research of prospective targets, industries, markets, competition and conflicts via firm-wide resources, online databases, and utilization of library resources

• Pitches, Proposals & Marketing Materials
  • Support in the development and tailoring of proposals and presentations to clients and marketing material development by gathering relevant information and materials; drafting language, handling edits, proofreading and supporting initiatives through delivery ensuring attorney and client deadlines are met.
  • Develops and maintains group-specific marketing content, including group and matter descriptions, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, website/blog content, social media posts and biographies

• Other
  • Support team with general administrative tasks; update tracking documents, update information on spreadsheets, submit check requests and expense reports, etc.
  • Provide back-up services to the team on an as-needed basis
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications: (required or preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a marketing, business, research, or communications-related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job

Professional Experience: (required or preferred)

• Three or more years of demonstrated success in a marketing, research, management, and/or communications-related field, either in the professional services (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting) or in a comparable position(s) in the corporate, trade association, or academic sectors

Specific Technical Skills: (required or preferred)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Proficiency with scheduling and participating on video conferences in a professional setting.
• Familiarity with accepted research techniques and databases typically used for competitive intelligence in a professional services company (e.g., Manzama, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, LexisNexis, Lexology, etc.).

Performance Traits: (i.e. analytical, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, etc.)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and deadlines and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adopt new technologies and resources to increase productivity and efficiency

Who we are: In a rapidly changing world, the ability to innovate and break new ground drives progress. Williams Lea has harnessed this ability for more than 200 years.

Our 5,200+ talented employees worldwide are experts in delivering efficient business processes in complex and highly regulated environments.

We’re always progressing. Connecting technology with expertise and strong processes to transform support services. As we enter our third century, we continue helping businesses thrive in a future driven by digitization and virtualization.

It is the policy of Williams Lea to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Williams Lea is a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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