Marketing Coordinator

Company Description

At Farm Boy, it is our mission to create a fun, fresh experience for all Whether you are a team member or a customer, Farm Boy is passionate about creating a unique fresh food shopping experience and ensuring that we deliver on our commitments.

As we continue to grow within Ontario, Farm Boy is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for providing the best fresh shopping experience

**Job Description**:
This position is responsible for managing and executing a variety of marketing projects and programs including: community events, donations, sponsorships and promotions. Supporting the Manager - Community Engagement, this position will help ensure that all requirements are delivered in a timely manner while adhering to established brand guidelines. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees, customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a timely manner consistent with the Farm Boy vision, mission, and the Farm Boy Way.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Execute the community engagement plan and run programs such as sampling, sponsorships, promotions, events, and donations at or around our Southwest Ontario and GTA stores.
- Support the marketing department's initiatives with the planning, executing, and tracking of marketing programs such as seasonal campaigns, events or content marketing.
- Assist with development and management of marketing projects and public relations efforts.
- Independently coordinate and execute events in the community and at our stores.
- Manage and coordinate the Farm Boy mascot appearances at events in the community and in-store.
- Plan and execute annual community fundraising campaigns.
- Administer corporate donation program including responding to incoming requests and coordinating donations, tracking all activity and providing weekly update.
- Support research and community outreach in new and existing markets, including food banks and hospital foundations.
- Ensure timely execution of department administration including budget tracking and reporting.
- May be requested to undertake other projects and duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Typically requires completion of a post-secondary program with an emphasis in marketing or event planning plus 1-2 years of experience in marketing (preferably with a focus on retail grocery), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of marketing, project management and event coordination fundamentals.
- Well-developed computer skills, specifically in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Proven ability to set priorities, multitask and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal.
- Keen eye for detail with good follow-up practices.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and decisive with a hands-on approach.
- Customer skills including tact, diplomacy, discretion and relationship building.
- Passion for food and interest in nutrition and healthy living.
- Superior command of English language (both written and verbal).
- Flexible schedule, including availability during evenings and weekends on occasion.
- Fluency in French shall be considered an asset.

**Work & Sensory Environment**:

- Sitting for long periods of time at workstations (e.g. while keyboarding).
- Ability to travel between retail locations and community events with reliable transportation.
- Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one’s control.
- Exposure to eye strain from computer terminals.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Additional Information

**Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.