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Business Development Administrator - Ottawa, ON

MBM Intellectual Property Law is a progressive law firm and patent & trademark agency. We are a dynamic organization with offices located in Ottawa and Vancouver. MBM’s clients are on the leading edge of technology, science and business. Our clients range from individual inventors to large multinationals and span across a variety of industries including: software, wireless, mechanical, electronic, pharmaceutical and biotechnology. Our people are self-starters and they truly know how to work collaboratively. We are lawyers, business people and scientists, and everyone plays a part of the solutions and services that we provide for every client.

Position Title: Business Development Administrator
Employment Status: 6 month Contract
Office: Ottawa
Department: Business Development
Required: January 2010

Position Description:
As the firms Business Development Administrator you will be responsible for the support and implementation of firm wide business development initiatives as set out by the Partners.

You will be required to:

• Compile and maintain databases for all Business Development initiatives including emails, direct mail, events etc.
• Assist in coordinating MBM Foreign Associate Reciprocity Agreements
• Coordinate sponsorships, conference attendance and registration, membership applications and renewals
• Assist the ongoing execution of a branding campaign including advertising, newsletters, event planning, web content, press releases, professional and firm profiles etc.
• Assist with the planning of events for existing and potential clients
• Ensure that MBM’s visual identity (branding, formatting etc.) is maintained

Qualifications

Required:

• Post secondary degree in Marketing or equivalent
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and work with deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive and diplomatic demeanour
 

Other Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Access and FrontPage as well as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop strongly preferred, but not required.

How to Apply:

We actively seek exceptional individuals to explore careers with MBM.  We encourage you to confidentially submit your detailed resume and cover letter highlighting the professional skills you would bring to the MBM team. Apply at careers@mbm.com. We would like to thank in advance all applicants who apply; however, only those candidates who meet the qualifications will be contacted.