Marketing Specialist Jobs

As a Marketing Specialist I, you will report to the Marketing Manager of the Canadian Operation and will be responsible for retailer and product marketing projects. You will be essential to our efforts in executing our plans in collaboration with our merchant and product partners across Canada. As a Marketing also manage the relationship with display and POP print suppliers such as Marketing Impact & Twin Pro and will be responsible for compiling and sending the Monthly Marketing Highlights newsletter to stakeholders and major retail partners. This role is based in the Mississauga, ON office, offers a competitive salary and benefits including RRSP. English / French) skills are desirable, but not required. This is an exciting opportunity for a rising marketing professional with interests in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and the retail sector.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with InComm’s Retail and Brand Partner Management teams to jointly design, implement and execute marketing strategies and plans in support of shared goals.
• Monitor the on-going effectiveness of Marketing plans and track marketing programs.
• When required, participate in business planning meetings and customer calls to drive marketing strategy, gain knowledge to use in strategic and tactical planning, and support the field sales teams.
• In collaboration with the Marketing Manager, create, execute, and report on merchant specific marketing and promotional plans to meet both InComm Payments and merchant financial goals.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Disseminate competitive intelligence
• Provide recommendations to the Account Management teams and to marketing management on appropriate direction for display and design execution to meet sales strategies, tactics, and goals.
• Primary instore retail display contact with internal teams and external supplier.
• Manage marketing projects from concept through execution.
• Design and review artwork produced for digital or print media, including but not limited to proof reading, artwork design review and distributing to teams for approval and signoff.
• As required, develop presentations, sales aids, and promotional material
• Establishes and sustains interactive relationships with external vendors to support the goals of the organization and to benchmark practices/results against competition.
• Marketing / Promotion contact for InComm Retail and Brand Partner teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing external vendors.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact, collaborate and influence with senior levels in the organization.
• Adobe PDF, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign knowledge is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of Marketing and Promotion production concepts, including print process, marketing media management, promotions, and segmentation.
• Possess a strong work ethic and take pride in work quality
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong Microsoft Office expertise with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and verbal).
• Exceptional project management abilities including managing budgets, deadlines, partners, and clients.
• French Language skills would be an asset.
• Strong team orientation: understand and promote interdepartmental approach to problem solving; understands the value of bridging communication gaps.
• Retail marketing, brand and/or consumer goods experience preferred.
• Strong project management and account management experience required.
• Creative writing and Graphic Design skills are a strong asset.
• 2+ years of experience in marketing and marketing project management, or position of similar responsibilities.