We have a fantastic opportunity for an experience Consultant – Marketing to join our Business Development team in Melbourne office.
The Consultant - Marketing role spans the range of marketing and business development disciplines, providing business development and marketing support to select practice and marketing groups. This role will work closely with the Director of Business Development and Marketing on Firm wide marketing and communications related projects with a particular focus on brand and content development.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Marketing and communications
* Updating and maintenance of the firm website design and content.
* Formulating the social media strategy and managing social media platforms.
* Drafting awards submissions for teams and individuals to build the profile and reputation in important sectors and service areas.
* Producing engaging communications pieces, including campaigns and content for our external audiences, including driving external marketing activities that advance our industry voice, build brand and reputation.
* Delivering engaging marketing collateral that communicates our value proposition and represents the firm’s brand.
* Writing, editing, designing and distributing various materials, including media releases and news stories.
* Lead the planning and execution of events, webinars, seminars, and functions, including preparation and distribution of invitations, coordinating guest lists and RSVPs, and managing the technical aspects of zoom webinars.
* Play an integral role in promoting and maintaining the firm’s Client Relationship Management (CRM) system including creating and running reports, updating contact details and managing multiple entries, and supporting event and communication management through the system.
* Assist the lawyers and Business Development team to prepare and distribute written communications, including formatting, editing and proof reading various communication documents e.g. client newsletters, bulletins, profiles, template documents and presentations.
* Strong technical skills required – editing and updating the Website, drawing reports from OnePlace, our Client Relationship Management database.
Business Development
* Work with the Sector and Practice groups to implement a strategic business plan and identify business opportunities with existing clients and prospects.
* Be a key Business Development point of contact for the allocated groups.
* Provide operational support to implement business plans; including campaign development and management, writing of marketing material, event management and marketing communications.
* Hold groups accountable to marketing plans and budget.
* Work with allocated Practice and Marketing groups on Key Client Management planning.
* Work with the principals in the allocated groups to project manage bids, including tactical requirements, capability statements and initiating strategy discussion.
Operational support
* Oversight of the Client Relationship management database, liaising with suppliers and working with the broader BD team to ensure we best leverage the functionality of the system.
* Contributing to management reports;
* Reviewing and managing sponsorships;
* Maintains cyber security at all times. Cultivate an awareness of security risks, stay informed of latest cyber threats, instil best cybersecurity practises and take practical steps to protect the firm and client from cyberattacks.
* Ad hoc duties as and when required.
Skills/Knowledge
* Outstanding service delivery skills.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Strong administrative and organisational skills.
* Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and work demands.
* Ability to work semi-autonomously.
* Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
* Communicates in a professional manner with clients and colleagues and builds rapport.
* Excellent IT literacy, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.Exposure to InDesign, website content management systems and CRM systems preferred.
Experience
* 2+ years marketing experience or a related field, ideally within a corporate or professional services environment.
* Prior exposure to the legal industry or other professional services sectors is desirable.
Further Information
Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Rhoda Siu on (03) 9609 6737 or rsiu@rk.com.au. For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website. Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.
Our Firm and Culture
Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 340 people in Melbourne and Sydney. We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our key sectors of focus.
As part of our team, you’ll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities. We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle. We believe we have a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where your talents are fostered, empowering you to contribute to the success of the firm.
Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as well as being certified as a gold employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for employers with 500 or less employees. We respect and celebrate the things that make each of us different. The firm supports and promotes a range of initiatives to create an environment that is characterised by equal access and respected participation of all groups and individuals. There is a particular focus and emphasis on gender equality, inclusion of First Nations peoples, accessibility for people with disability, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and cultural diversity. Russell Kennedy is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.
Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available. We acknowledge the importance of work-life balance, all current and prospective employees have access to flexible work options and workplace adjustments including alternate accessible formats, where required. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process please contact Leanda Nissen on 03 9609 1523 or lnissen@rk.com.au.
Russell Kennedy Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet and work. Our offices are situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, to their emerging leaders and to the resilience, creativity and vitality of their cultures including their laws and systems of governance.