Business Development Coordinator at Spoor & Fisher

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Marketing or related diploma/degree
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in a professional services environment will be advantageous.

Knowledge, skills and personal attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong research and analysis skills
• Strong financial and numeric acumen
• Ability to independently lead projects under minimal supervision.
• Ability to optimize and implement new processes and procedures.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and compile key insights to prepare partners for effective and well-informed business development meetings.
• Conduct detailed research on conference attendees to facilitate targeted and productive networking engagements.
• Coordinate comprehensive travel itineraries for BD trips and Conferences.
• Manage all aspects of travel logistics, including flights, transfers, and local transportation, ensuring seamless travel experiences.
• Liaise with travel agent to secure accommodation, ensuring a comfortable and strategic base for successful engagements.
• Facilitate Foreign Exchange Orders for BD Trips and Conferences: Manage the procurement of foreign currency for international BD travel and conferences.
• Oversee the planning and scheduling of meetings, sending formal requests, and arranging optimal dates and times to align with clients’ and partners’ availability for BD trips.
• Oversee the complete registration process for international conferences, ensuring all deadlines and requirements are met.
• Compare conference delegate lists with existing client filing data to identify potential networking opportunities and strategic targets.
• Prepare Initial Trip Reports for Partners to complete after their BD trips or conferences.
• Assist with the client feedback surveys.
• Manage Subscription & Membership Renewals: Oversee the timely renewal of all professional subscriptions and memberships, ensuring continued access to essential resources and networks.
• Support the BD Intern with Tender administration when required.
• Support the team with preparation of presentation decks and related material for client presentations.
• Support the team in maintaining the BD Database