Stikeman Elliott is seeking a Specialist, Business Development & Events to join our team in Calgary. This role is suited for an individual with three to five years of relevant experience, ideally in a professional services environment. We are seeking a candidate interested in the fast-paced legal environment - a proactive team player with superior communication skills and keen attention to detail. This role involves a balance of independently managed projects and support for broader team initiatives.
Role Details:
- Reports to the Director of Business Development and Marketing (Calgary)
- This role is conducted out of the Calgary Office.
- Hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some overtime required for client events, paid in accordance with firm policy.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute the firm’s Stampede ticket program, including a full suite of rodeo and chuckwagon tickets, concerts and various other opportunities.
- Manage the Calgary office client ticket program including allocation, distribution, tracking and reporting.
- Administer office sponsorship and tables program including financial arrangements, branding, tracking and communication with internal stakeholders.
- Support client events including vendor relationships, invitations and list management, RSVP tracking and onsite responsibilities.
- Lead and execute client-focused gifting programs.
- Oversee client holiday initiative, including gifting and holiday card programs.
- Manage supply of promotional merchandise including vendor relationships, ordering and inventory.
- Act as the Calgary power user for InterAction, the firm’s CRM database, including report development, event support, and coordination with national data quality initiatives.
- Support internal stakeholders with marketing and business development projects and requests.
- May perform other duties or projects, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Three (3) to five (5) years in a previous related role.
- Degree or diploma in marketing, communications or a field related to law.
- Previous experience with tickets, events or other client engagement programs.
- Previous experience in a professional services environment would be considered a significant asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); experience with CRM systems such as InterAction would be considered an asset.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail; strong organizational, project management and multi-tasking skills.
- Proactive team player who can work, communicate and foster strong relationships effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
At Stikeman Elliott, diversity, equity and inclusion are integral parts of who we are. Our culture attracts talented individuals that hold unique beliefs, orientations and perspectives, but share an approach to the way we do business. Our growing global client base benefits from the broad range of legal talent at our firm, comprised of people from different backgrounds and abilities who hold varied skill sets and forms of expertise.
Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. Should you require accommodation requirements, please do not hesitate to advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
