Marketing Communications Specialist, Retail Marketing & Merchandising- Virgin Plus

Req Id: 410644
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The Role
Based in downtown Toronto you will be a key member of the Merchandising team that brings Virgin Plus brand to life in all retail channels. Reporting into the Sr. Manager, Marketing Communications, as the Specialist, Marketing Communications (Retail) you will be responsible for the planning, development, and execution of in store printed/digital materials and fixtures/experiences to elevate our brand and promote our value proposition in our retail channels.
Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key partners and across Retail Planning, Brand, Marketing, Channel Marketing, Retail IT, and third-party vendors as required;
• Managing ad-hoc competitive responses across retail marketing including brochure, Digital Signage, printable poster updates.
• Liaise with creative agencies for content and creative development;
• Support for VMS (visual merchandising system) collateral & marketing-relating ticketing & on-going system updates;
• Upload, schedule, and publish digital signage and music content to branded, dealer, and partner locations, using content management software;
• Cross-functionally lead teams and vendors and influence key stakeholders across all levels to execute go-to-market activities, utilizing proven project management and relationship management skills to represent and respond to deliverables;
• Create strong creative briefs that lead to compelling communications and experiences in retail environments;
• Support the creation & development of printed and digital deliverables for our brand stores and national channels;
• Prime for product & handset execution for in-store across corporate, dealer and national retail.
• Support for collateral orders and shipments with warehouse.

Required Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Expert in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (especially Excel)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience working in or interacting with the retail industry.
• Experience in leading effective client/vendor/cross-functional meetings.
• Experience in working with creative agencies and vendors
• Strong project coordination skills
• Expertise in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of applications (especially Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and Media Encoder) is a plus.
• 2+ years in a marketing, communications or advertising role post-secondary or related experience.

What You Will Get From Us

• Flexible work arrangements
• A culture committed to employees with impactful recognition programs
• Health and dental benefits for you and your family, including virtual access 24/7 to health care professionals
• Career aspirations with a variety of training and learning solutions
• Discounts at your favourite fitness studios, preferred rates for the big game and more. You’ll also get discounts on Bell products and services
• Investment options, including an Employees’ Savings Plan with financial contributions from Bell

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Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Additional Information
Position Type: Management
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Application Deadline: 04/27/2023
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
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Created: Canada, ON, Toronto
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