Business Development Assistant

Posted by Rawlison Butler LLP on June 20th, 2011.

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Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Closing Date: July 20th, 2011

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Job Description

Rawlison Butler LLP is an established regional law firm based in the South East with a blue chip brand name client list.  We have an opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic Assistant to provide support to our Business Development Manager.  

You will have the opportunity to experience and get involved with a full range of marketing and business development activities, including providing support to our business development programme, in particular designing and producing marketing literature and e-mail campaigns; developing and contributing to our website and intranet; assisting with event planning; contributing to the management of the firm’s database; and supporting departmental marketing initiatives. 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Designing promotional materials using a DTP package, such as Adobe InDesign.
  • Assisting with copywriting marketing materials.
  • Liaison with printing and other suppliers for marketing collateral.
  • Liaising with photographer and maintaining picture library.
  • Co-ordinating E-marketing campaigns including design; mailing; and monitoring success.
  • Updating website using Content Management System and Search Engine Optimisation techniques.
  • Updating the firm’s intranet and noticeboards to support internal communications.
  • Assisting with event management and corporate hospitality, including liaising with venues and attending events.
  • Undertaking industry research.
  • Identifying and developing online marketing initiatives including social media.
  • Creating reports using Partner Database.
  • Database analysis, cleansing and maintenance, including mailing lists.
  • Maintaining registers on client feedback, referrals, testimonials and credentials.
  • Maintaining registers of forward features for key local and trade press; of contact with journalists; of press cuttings database and displays.
  • Stock control of promotional items.
  • General administration.

 QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Experience of using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign or other design package.
  • Computer literate: good knowledge of Excel and databases; able to pick up new systems quickly.
  • Flexible attitude.
  • Experience of web work would be an advantage.
  • Able to organise and prioritise work in order to meet deadlines.
  • Very good standard of written English.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Educated to A level standard plus marketing/design qualification or equivalent experience.

We offer a competitive salary, 21 days' holiday (increasing to 25 with length of service), free life insurance, childcare vouchers (salary sacrifice scheme), a discounted private healthcare scheme and an active sports and social club.

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