Business Development and Marketing Executive

James & Wells is looking for a BD & Marketing professional to join our team and support the growth of our firm across the Australasian market and beyond.

As a rapidly growing IP firm, our roles are fast paced, varied, challenging, and always rewarding. Your career is important to us, and we will invest in you to allow you to grow personally and professionally.

This is a full time role (38 hours per week) based in our Brisbane office.

Who we are

James & Wells is a leading intellectual property firm, known as Champions of Innovation since 1979. We specialise in managing and protecting IP for clients ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations across Australasia.

About the role

As a Business Development and Marketing Executive, you will play a key role in driving growth and enhancing the visibility of James & Wells both within the Australasian market and internationally. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic business development initiatives and deliver marketing programs that strengthen our market position.

Supporting the Business Development Manager, some of your key responsibilities include:

• Execution of business development plans and initiatives that align with the firm's strategic goals
• Preparation and coordination of tenders, capability statements, client presentations and proposals to support business growth
• Conducting market, client and competitor research and analysis to inform business strategies
• Coordinating the firm's submissions to industry directories, rankings, and awards to enhance visibility and reputation within the market
• Development and execution of targeted marketing campaigns including digital, social media, events, thought leadership and content marketing
• Management of the company website and social media platforms to ensure up-to-date, relevant, and engaging content
• Create and maintain branded firm collateral such as brochures, presentations, business cards and other marketing materials

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience in business development and marketing, preferably within professional services (legal, IP, consulting, or related fields), as well as a proven track record supporting business growth and executing marketing campaigns.

In addition to this , you will also need to demonstrate:

• Proficiency in Canva and WordPress for content creation, design, and website management
• Experience working with CRM systems to manage client relationships and track business development activities
• Experience with content creation, social media management, and event coordination.
• Strong data analysis skills including interpretation of marketing metrics and leveraging insights to optimise campaigns
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Excellent professional writing skills, including the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and well-structured content tailored to diverse audiences and purposes
• The ability to work independently  effectively manage competing priorities

What we can offer you

• The chance to contribute to a respected and established firm with a focus on innovation
• Exposure to a diverse client base and industry sectors
• Supportive work culture with professional development opportunities
• Modern work environment and practices, including flexible working arrangements
• Health and wellbeing programme, including birthday leave and employee assistance programme

About James & Wells

We are locally grown and locally owned. With offices across Australia and New Zealand, we provide a full suite of intellectual property services in both countries.

We strive to provide the best working environment, training, and access to clients, to ensure that anyone who joins us, regardless of their position, has the best possible experience both professionally and personally. We understand completely that our clients' success depends significantly on the calibre of our people, and the training and mentoring they receive.

We offer a quality-driven environment with a relaxed, supportive, and positive culture where you can grow and feel a sense of belonging. Our success as a firm is based on our culture of working well together to create the best results for our clients. We hold ourselves proudly to our values of being Easy to Work With, One Team, Champions, and demonstrating Professional Excellence.

How to apply:

If you would like to join us, please apply via SEEK with a cover letter and current CV. 

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.