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Job Overview:

Lekiu Distributors is a well-known wholesaler for Asian and ethnic food consumers in Canada. Our parent company Oriental Merchant is a leading wholesaler and distributor of authentic Asian Groceries globally. We have strong presence in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and The Netherlands and our footprints continue to grow. Together with our strategic partners and suppliers, we aim to putting our brands in every consumer’s hands as well as in their hearts and minds, and our products always reach them at the right place and at a right time.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Assistant to join our team!

This role is Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Marketing Support

• Assist with preparing product briefs and sales presentation slides tailored to customer needs
• Support the sales team with marketing materials and campaign coordination
• Manage retailer portals including Sobeys and London Drugs (e.g. new listings, item maintenance, promotional tracking)
• Review monthly debit memos, allocate charge codes, and process claimable invoices in internal systems
• Develop brochures, posters, packaging, and other print materials
• Ensure visual consistency across all brand communications
• Analyse sales data and prepare brand distribution reports
• Present insights to support sales performance and decision-making
• Coordinate product tastings, collect feedback, and support product improvements
• Conduct new product development (NPD) research and prepare presentations
• Perform monthly market visits for brand performance checks, competitor insights, and promotional monitoring
• Manage demo budgets and schedules for assigned brands and product launches
• Coordinate in-store demonstrations, ensuring stock availability and execution
• Arrange samples, build displays (shippers), and support in-store merchandising
• Work with sales teams to distribute POS materials and collect in-store display images
• Process POSM and demo-related invoices with supervisor approval
• Maintain records, reports, and internal tracking systems
• Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams on campaigns and events
• Provide reception/administrative support as required

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyse data and present insights clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in FMCG, retail, or marketing support is highly regarded

What We Offer

• Exposure to major retail accounts and brand management
• Career growth in sales, marketing, and FMCG industry
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Why Join Us

• Diverse, hands-on role across marketing, sales, and operations with an experienced management team
• Key role supporting brand growth and retail execution

Required background & Experience:

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Fluency in English (Mandarin and Cantonese advantageous)
• Experience Entry or Intermediate (1-2 years experience)

*Lekiu Distributors Ltd is a subsidiary of Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd, the Human Resources/Recruitment team are based in Australia, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. Recently, we have been made aware of certain unauthorized individuals falsely presenting themselves as recruiters as part of online scams or phishing attempts. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, money or any personal information for visa sponsorships during the application and interview process.

If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Lekiu or Oriental Merchant. Some things to watch out for:

• We will never request payment from you to process employer sponsored visas of any kind. Employer sponsored visas is something Lekiu/Oriental Merchant unfortunately do not currently facilitate for candidates.
• Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Lekiu/Oriental Merchant’s Australian based HR team/management only corresponds from email addresses with the domain ‘@oriental.com.au’.
• Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Most of our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found on our company website Lekiu Distributors Ltd Careers or Indeed - https://ca.indeed.com/

If you would like to verify who you are speaking to please reach out to <hr@oriental.com.au> before providing any information. Please note that we do not accept applications via email, all applications must be processed via the links above.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$45,864.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• What is your salary expectation going into your next role?
• What is your expected notice period?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)
• Mandarin (required)
• Cantonese (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Do you have a valid driver's licence? (preferred)

Work Location: In person