Coordinator, Business Development

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We are seeking a Coordinator, Business Development to join our team in our Toronto Office.

The Business Development Coordinator is part of the Markets Team with the responsibility to support the Business Development Director and its Managers responsible for practice, industry and specialty group business development support.

This role will involve a combination of admin support, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration between business development and finance teams. The Coordinator will serve as the bridge between the finance and business development teams to review expenses, prepare budget reports, and provide regular reporting on business development activities by Specialty Group.

Key Responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Business Development Director and Managers with the business development programs for practice, industry and specialty groups.
• Manage expenses and approvals in Chrome River for key conferences and sponsorships.
• Prepare weekly reports on ongoing and closed deals for the Business Law Group.
• Provide support with business development projects.
• Provide basic competitive intelligence information (web research).
• Assist with internal briefs for our marketing and design team on specific business development initiatives such as direct mail campaigns, marketing collaterals etc.
• Prepare reports/dashboards with business development KPIs/results of marketing and business development initiatives.
• Assistance with building a business development toolbox online including collecting various tools to post on intranet.
• Follow-up on various business development initiatives ensuring deadlines are met.
• Track referrals and report on them (inbound and outbound).
• Department administration, including maintaining centralized electronic file systems.
• Schedule meetings and material coordination.

Budget and Expense Management

• Act as the liaison between the finance and business development teams to review budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial compliance with allocated resources.
• Work with the finance team to create, update, and track budgets for business development activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting on a bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Assist in the creation and review of budget reports including GL reconciliations highlighting any discrepancies or areas requiring attention.
• Create dashboards that communicate business development activities and results across the Solicitors Specialty Groups and cross-border initiatives.
• Track lawyer pre-approved expenses, follow-up where additional information is required and maintain the budget database.
• Identify opportunities to streamline data collection, reporting processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuously improve data management practices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of all reports and analysis provided to the business development team.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelors or recognized technical college degree (marketing or business is an asset).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in marketing, business development or finance related role.
• Experience within a professional services firm or finance is considered an asset.
• Strong project management skills and ability to multitask.
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Reporting skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent technical skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) including writing, business acumen and some project management skills.

What we offer:

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks' Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
• Flexible working options;
• Maternity Leave Top-up;
• A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
• An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options;
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family;
• A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Employee appreciation events;
• Charitable giving programs.

Who we are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canadas fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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