Griffith Hack
Sydney
2 December 2019
Griffith Hack is an Intellectual Property (IP) firm, a part of the IPH Ltd Group. Griffith Hack is now looking for a full-time Marketing & Business Development Executive to join our National Marketing Team in Sydney.
The role is being offered on a contract basis (approximately nine months) to cover a period of parental leave within the team. We would like the successful candidate to start in mid-January or early February 2020.
Reporting to the National Marketing & Communications Manager, your daily responsibilities will vary and generally include (but not limited to):
Business Development
- Develop business development plans with practice groups, and drive their implementation with the relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate and shape tender proposals, including drafting and reviewing for relevant fee earners.
- Coach fee earners in best practice business development strategy and practice.
- Maintain and apply knowledge of IP industry trends to identify opportunities and threats, and advise on appropriate response.
- Facilitating client and pursuit teams, providing support.
Client Relationship Program (CRP)
- Work with client group to review research and understand client goals, needs and IP portfolio requirements.
- Assist client group, prioritise goals identified in the CRP, providing advice on client management.
- Provide management and reporting on client groups CRP activity.
Marketing and Communications
- Plan seminars, conferences and other firm events, supported by the Marketing Assistant.
- Identify and refer appropriate content marketing opportunities to the National Manager, providing support where required to ensure execution and maximum exposure.
- Work with fee earners to draft high quality submissions for relevant ranking surveys and publications.
- Contribute content where needed for the website.
- Investigate and analyse market trends of Practice Groups and keep abreast of competitors.
Marketing Projects
- Lead and/or contribute to Griffith Hack marketing/BD projects.
Marketing Operations
- Contribute to reports for leadership and other senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of a marketing dashboard, selecting and tracking relevant metrics.
- Review campaigns and initiatives after completion.
- Provide internal training and/or coaching to Practice Groups where required.
Skills and Experience
We're looking for candidates who have:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business
- Preferably 4+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a professional services environment
- Highly developed interpersonal and professional communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of internal clients
- Capability in both strategic thinking and implementation
- Project management skills.
- Experience drafting proposals and tenders, capability statements, directory submissions and other marketing material
To be successful for this role, you will demonstrate the following:
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work under pressure and with a variety of stakeholders at various levels of seniority
- Adaptable and flexible with working hours to deliver on business requirements
- Confidence in presentation and strong self-awareness
- Proactive, self-motivated and flexible in approaching work tasks
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Results driven
Why Griffith Hack?
Griffith Hack provides a wide variety of services to maximise our clients’ IP from every angle. We work with clients to integrate their IP strategy with their business strategy, drawing on insights from technical, financial and legal perspectives on IP.
Our people are the reason we can do what we do well. We work in an inclusive and collaborative environment that focuses on personal and professional development and knowledge sharing. We have a friendly, down to earth culture and have a genuine commitment to work/life balance.
Does this sound like the role for you?
If so, APPLY NOW by submitting your cover letter outlining your interest in the position and resume.
Please note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- All applicants will need to be eligible to work in Australia to apply.
To find out more, please contact Vesna Bazon on (03) 9243 8300 or vesna.bazon@griffithhack.com.au.