Marketing Project Manager

A family-run business established in 1986, Tootsi Impex is continuously growing and striving to remain a leader in the industry. For 35 years, we have devoted ourselves to quality products in diverse categories. We have taken pride in bringing innovative products into the market as we have done over the years. From our closely built relationship with suppliers, we have also established ourselves as a name that cares and carries quality products.

Tootsi Impex offers an extensive line of services based on vertical integration, including co-manufacturing, sourcing, diversity, and a professional quality control team to care diligently for products.

The Marketing Project Manager effectively oversees the conception of an idea, all the way up to its execution and follow-up. She/he adheres to processes and ensures timely delivery of various brand marketing and corporate communication projects by taking appropriate actions to lead, facilitate, support, and coordinate all the required pieces with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and cohesiveness.

**Duties and responsibilities**

Brand
- Provide insight on the Tootsi / brands communication strategy (packaging, advertising, websites)
- Manage official communication touchpoints align with strategic brand implications provided by the VP Sales & Marketing
- Source, approve vendors & coordinate updating, purchasing and delivery of corporate material (business cards, notebooks, signage, trucks, etc.)
- Communication
- Manage content writing, copywriting and translations
- Document review and approval
- Coordinate copywriting
- Approve alignment with employer/employee brand strategy
- Internal procedures and flow-charts
- Content Planning
- Provide briefs to art department
- Schedule the delivery
- Follow-up on KPIs

**INSTA/FACEBOOK/LINKEDIN/PINTEREST**
- Provide creative brief
- Coordinate resources (copywriter)
- KPI (performance measures) follow up

**PR**
- Customer service escalation review
- Client services crisis management
- Event management (if needed)
- Influencer management
- Social media comment responses

**CLIENT SERVICES**
- Supervise responses to customers
- Follow up with buyers for crisis management
- Reporting with Costco on customer complaints
- Manage an employee and follow up on her task quality
- Perform other tasks as needed.

**Qualifications**
- A university degree in marketing, communications, or a related field is required
- At least 5 years of related experience
- Proficiency in both French and English
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite, systems and technology
- Organizational and planning skills
- Leadership, influencing and decision-making skills
- Superior verbal and written skills
- Attention to detail and excellent presentation skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure

**Working conditions**

Office, seated position, regular 40-hour weekly schedule Monday to Friday

Occasional travel whereas the incumbent will be required to travel by plane or car overnight during weekends to attend tradeshows

**Physical requirements**

Mobility: the incumbent is required to walk up/down stairs, work in a seated position or stand for extended periods, have hand-eye coordination with superior dexterity and ability to lift, pull objects weighing up to 10kg.

Other: the incumbent must have a valid passport.

**Direct reports**
- Copywrite Coordinator
- Social Media Coordinator
- Customer Service Agent

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: One location