Marketing & Brand Manager

Marketing & Brand Manager – TBS The Brand Specialists

WHO YOU ARE

You are a go-getter who is excited by setting and crushing goals. You’re meticulously planned, organized, and forward-thinking, yet flexible with change. You’re an enthusiastic team player who’ll never say, “that’s not my job”. You’re driven by data, trends, and competition. Most importantly, you’re a creative spirit with a passion for marketing and communicating what you believe in with the world.

WHO WE ARE

We are a locally owned provider of corporate and team branded merchandise. Since 1987 we’ve prided ourselves in providing an excellent client experience by offering fair market prices, next-level customer service, and a wide range of innovative product. We hustle hard until our clients’ expectations are exceeded. We are a fast-growing, high-energy company and need someone like you to join our team!

WHAT WE NEED

The Marketing & Brand Manager is a pillar for success at TBS and therefore will undergo a training process as they learn our industry, company, and products. Reporting to the General Manager, the Marketing & Brand Manager communicates who TBS is, and what makes us unique, with the world. We need someone that is passionate about marketing in an industry that is always evolving and isn’t afraid to try new things! Complete sales activities to support your Sales Team with various administrative tasks and projects as needed.

MARKETING PRIORITIES

· Create and manage marketing campaigns and plans for TBS

· Ensure mission and vision statements are current and reflect the company’s brand

· Manage website and all social media platforms for the company including creating content calendars, reviewing analytics regularly, and creating goals

· Content-related photography & filming and editing our Promo Time series

· Organizing and delivering our signature Brand Boxes

· Review sponsorship opportunities and present to General Manager if relevant

· Find and present relevant fashion and decoration trends to staff and management

· Inquire and book Product Knowledge sessions with vendor representatives

· Attend industry tradeshows and product knowledge (PK) sessions at TBS

· Organize and plan TBS staff events (Summer BBQ’s, Staff Christmas Party etc.) This role holds a key piece to building our in-house culture!

· Utilizing Facilis Group marketing tools such as emails and tags, and updating

company product collections regularly

· Manage all TBS self-promo merchandise planning, designing, ordering, and distributing with General Manager in accordance with current marketing campaign

· Connect with vendor representatives to order samples for the showroom and assist reps/inventory with sorting through displays to remove discontinued items

SALES & IT PRIORITIES

• Facilitate high-quality relationships with a variety of clients to assist with their branded apparel and corporate gift needs

· Complete sales reporting and logging procedures.

· Cover front desk/reception and take payment as required

· Re-program TBS phones if changes occur and create accurate phone lists

· Connect with IT if technical issues occur within company

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

· Diploma or degree in marketing or related field

· 1 year of marketing experience (coordinator role preferred)

· 1 year of experience managing social media platforms

· Effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills

· Experience with WordPress and Adobe applications an asset (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

· Experience in the promotional products industry an asset

WHAT YOU’LL GET

· Benefits

· Vacation paid out at 4% per pay cheque

· Endless learning opportunities to gain skills in various areas of our company

· A warm, family-centred workplace culture

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Red Deer, AB T4N 3V5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location