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Title of Vacant Position:Department:
Division
Workplace: Marketing Coordinator
Marketing
Natrel
Victoria

You will support the Brand Manager in the day-to-day management of their department and serve as an ambassador for the Natrel brands (primarily Island Farms) in BC by managing donation and sponsorship requests, community events, consumer shows and fairs, overseeing promotional initiatives, and providing assistance in the execution of advertising and promotional efforts. More specifically, the incumbent will:

 Manage the donation requests process which includes review and evaluation for recommendation, liaison with contact, preparation of donated goods (gift baskets, etc.);
 Major PR event sponsorships including consumer shows, fairs and parades as well as liaison and preparation of required promotional materials;
 Manage promotional activity schedules for mascots and tent PR use;
 Manage Daisy Dollars new registrations and redemptions, Daisy’s Kids Club registrations and administration, Milk for Kids food bank program maintenance;
 Oversee website content updates;
 Provide assistance to the Brand Manager in the execution and preparation of promotional materials as required; also includes preparation of marketing news material for the Intercom.
REQUIREMENTS

 Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Public Relations and/or Communications and/or equivalent work experience in a relevant field;
 Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint;
 Excellent communication skills including written, oral and presentation skills;
 Organized with the ability to lead others and manage multiple demands;
 Demonstrated creative and critical thinking;
 Self-starter with the initiative and ability to make decisions;
 Passion and enthusiasm for promoting our products, community initiatives and brand recognition;
 Valid driver’s licence and personal vehicle;
 Flexible work schedule is required with the ability to work weekends and travel occasionally.

If you wish to be considered for this position, please apply on-line at www.careeragropur.com (requisition # 2012-189 Marketing Coordinator).

We are an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview with be contacted.
BCJobs.com - 9 months ago