Specialist, Marketing Communications, Parental Leave

Req Id: 412091
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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
Visual Merchandising ensures stores are executing programs and initiatives as designed.

• Create strong creative briefs that lead to compelling communications and experiences in retail environments;
• Liaise with creative agencies for content and creative development;
• Support the creation & development of printed and digital deliverables for our brand stores and national channels;
• Collaborate with key partners and across Retail Planning, Brand, Marketing, Channel Marketing, Retail IT, and third-party vendors as required;
• Oversee Retail Execution inbox/account to support field with trouble tickets, inquiries, ad-hoc requests, flags, etc.
• Managing ad-hoc competitive responses across retail marketing including brochure, Digital Signage, printable poster updates.
• Support for collateral orders and shipments with warehouse
• Support for VMS (visual merchandising system) collateral & marketing-relating ticketing & on-going system updates;
• Manage the distribution of digital signage content to branded, dealer, and partner locations across vendors.

Critical Qualifications

• 2+ years in a marketing, communications or advertising role post-secondary or related experience
• Strong project coordination skills
• Microsoft Office wiz, background in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign & illustrator) is an asset
• Experience in working with creative agencies and vendors
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience working in or interacting with the retail industry

What You Will Get From Us

• Discounts at your favourite fitness studios, preferred rates for the big game and more. You’ll also get discounts on Bell products and services
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health and dental benefits for you and your family, including virtual access 24/7 to health care professionals
• A culture committed to employees with impactful recognition programs
• Investment options, including an Employees’ Savings Plan with financial contributions from Bell
• Duration: 12 months
• Career aspirations with a variety of training and learning solutions

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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: 07/25/2023
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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