Manager, Brand And Advertising

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Time Type

Regular


The telecommunications market is undergoing a transformation and Cogeco is forging ahead with our plan to enter the Canadian mobile services market. We are looking for a Manager, Brand & Advertising to support our wireless team.
Reporting to the Marketing Director, the Manager Brand & Advertising will be responsible for the delivery of Mass campaigns and Acquisition programs (initiatives) in Ontario and Quebec. He/she will be responsible to ensure all customer-facing communications are aligned with marketing strategies as well as ensuring branding consistency across all advertising and communications. Furthermore, he/she will act as the link between the different stakeholders (internal partners & external agencies). The incumbent will have to define the mobile brand tone, aligned with the Cogeco Connexion team, and create the advertising platform for launch in order to achieve the marketing objectives, while ensuring that the brand remains recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers.
Main Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships across the Cogeco organization especially with the Cogeco Connexion brand and channels teams
• Manage the overall messaging/campaign calendar to ensure coverage and consistency
• Responsible for setting & managing advertising budget to align with acquisition targets
• Lead and Coach the Brand/Advertising specialist
• Measure advertising impact on a quarterly basis and recommend continuous improvements
• Coordinate & approve agency deliverables
• Ensure content follows all guidelines (brand, regulatory, legal)
• Ensure all customer facing pieces (store support, digital channel) are consistent across the customer journey to speak with one voice.
• Plan the advertising strategy across brand funnel (Awareness, Consideration, Conversion) to achieve our business objectives
• Define media mix and spend, mass market, tactical, and regional
• Be an expert of Cogeco customers - know their composition (demographic) and needs (psychographic, segmentation) at the market level - region and city
• Plan & deliver quarterly advertising

Requirements

ACADEMIC TRAINING

• Post secondary degree in Marketing or Advertising

Work Experience

• 8-10 years advertising or agency experience
• People management experience
• Experience in subscription based industry - communication, banking or insurance for instance is considered as an asset

Specific Skills

• Knowledge of the importance of brand and the different touchpoint sequences
• A very detail oriented person
• Familiar with the google/microsoft suite of products (excel, word, powerpoint)
• Ability to figure out what is important from what can wait and prioritize accordingly
• An independent person able to work under minimal supervision
• A team player, able to build consensus - someone easy to collaborate with, but driven to deliver. An iron fist in a velvet glove
• A dependable person who says what they do & do what they say
• A must : Excellent verbal and written communications skills in both English and French. The position requires working closely with external and internal resources in Quebec and Ontario.
• A curious mind able to adapt to change and open minded to experiment
• A creative person - we have the right to have fun!
• An entrepreneur - if something needs to get done, figure out how to get it done
• Strong ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with different timelines

Location :
Montréal, QC
Company

Cogeco
At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.
By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.
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