Jr. Marketing and Business Development Coordinator

Jr. Marketing and BD Coordinator

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS) believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Their collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness, and communication, providing better results for clients. With Manitoba roots that run more than 130 years deep, TDS has long been recognized as a leading full-service law firm dedicated to serving clients and delivering high quality work.

Overview

The Jr. Marketing and BD Coordinator will support both Marketing and Business Development departments with important duties. This role will be involved in many aspects of both departments’ operations and will help to facilitate interactions between the departments. This role demands a team player with exceptional time management and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Support

• Provide administrative support to the Marketing Department

• Facilitate the Sponsorship request and fulfillment process for lawyers and firm committees

• Manage all sporting events, including ticket allocation, distribution, and associated food and beverage ordering (Jets, Bombers, Moose, etc.) for sporting events in private suites

• Assist with designing, creating, and scheduling content for social media, email marketing, and print campaigns.

• Support event coordination, set up, and takedown as needed

Business Development Support

• Provide administrative support to Business Development

• Assist with business development initiatives, including reporting on email metrics, preparing RFPs, reformatting documents, and managing website intake inquiries.

• Maintain and manage client lists in the CRM system, follow up on BD partnerships and events, and update BD sections of the firm’s intranet.

Behavioural Skills:

• Proven experience in an office or business environment, preferably supporting senior executives or partners in a fast-paced, client-focused setting.

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities.

• Professional demeanor with a mature attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to handle stress, tight deadlines, and competing priorities.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects while maintaining a process-oriented, collaborative approach.

• Naturally client-focused and solutions-driven, with a positive and proactive attitude.

• Flexible, diplomatic, and adaptable, capable of balancing independent work with teamwork.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with professional presentation and business acumen.

• Skilled in synthesizing information, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing relationships with leadership, support teams, vendors, and internal clients.

• Availability to work off-hours or travel to firm offices as needed.

Technical Skills:

• Marketing knowledge, education and/or experience in related field.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite skills

• Knowledge and experience with creative and design software and platforms

• Research skills

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a degree or college diploma in Business Administration or Marketing with a digital marketing focus as an asset.

• A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Others:

• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

• Availability to work flexible hours at times, including evenings to attend business events and receptions.

How to Apply:

PLEASE DO NOT CALL.

Qualified candidates are asked to email a current resume, together with a covering letter stating salary expectations to:

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

1700 – 242 Hargrave Street

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0V1

Attention: Hiring Manager

We thank all candidates who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation related to any materials or activities used throughout our selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during our selection process, please contact our HR Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person