Marketing and Product Development Assistant

At Van Belle Finished Plants, we’re more than just a nursery—we’re innovators in the ornamental plant industry. We partner with North America’s largest retail chains to deliver exceptional plants and customer experiences. Our success is built on a creative, growth-focused team that believes in the power of collaboration and the beauty of what we do.

Our **Five Core Values** are the foundation of our cherished company culture:
Best Effort - Always Positive - Respect People - Find a Better Way - Do It Well

Do you thrive on bringing order to creativity? We’re looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to be the operational hub that keeps our creative team moving forward.

This is an exciting new role for a **Marketing and Product Development Assistant**. You’ll support the Marketing and Product Development Manager by ensuring every project is executed flawlessly and on time. Your meticulous attention to detail and proactive nature will provide a steady hand, ensuring projects stay on track so the team can focus on innovation. This role is perfect for someone who finds satisfaction in creating order within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This is an in-person position, allowing you to connect directly with our products and your teammates at our modern greenhouse and office facility in Abbotsford, BC.

**Responsibilities**

Your key responsibilities will include:

- **Manage Project Flow**: You’ll be the project hub, managing the daily flow of marketing and product development tasks—from coordinating crop photos and samples to tracking the status of sell sheets and securing material approvals from key stakeholders.
- **Craft Compelling Content**: Assist with crafting compelling copy and designs for customer-specific marketing materials, including plant tags and presentations. Collaborate with our marketing team on social media posts when needed.
- **Organize Our World**: Maintain the plant tag database, manage digital assets like plant and product images, and ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date.
- **Support and Collaborate**: Provide essential hands-on support to the print shop during our busy spring season and work closely with the team on product development research and concept creation.

**Experience**
- **Experience**: You have at least **3 years of continuous professional experience** in a similar role.
- **A Natural Organizer**: You have a proven ability to manage complex tasks, data, and records with meticulous attention to detail.
- **Self-Starter**: You’re a proactive go-getter who takes initiative and manages tasks independently.
- **A Team Player**: You thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate effectively to align with internal teams.
- **A Creative Mind**: You have a strong aptitude for design and copywriting, with a solid understanding of software like **Adobe Creative Suite** (primarily Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign) and **Canva**.
- **Eager to Learn**: You’re excited to dive deep into our products and stay on top of market trends.
- **A Desire to be an Anchor**: You find satisfaction in providing long-term ownership of projects and processes, providing stability and consistency for the team.
- **Local**: You live in the Fraser Valley (preferably Abbotsford or Mission) or are willing to relocate.

**Bonus points if you have**
- Horticulture experience.
- Experience with photography or video using mobile and/or DSLR cameras.
- Familiarity with production print equipment and operations.
- Real-world, on-the-job training in a related role that will help you hit the ground running.

**Location and Salary**
- **Location**: This is an in-person position at 34819 Harris Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1R3.
- **Commuting**: Reliable personal transportation is required, as public transit is not available.
- **Hours**: This is a full-time, salaried position. Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays required during our peak season.
- **Compensation**: The salary range is **$55,000 - $70,000**, based on experience and qualifications. Basic skill testing for the software and tools listed above will be part of the interview process.

If you are a meticulous and reliable professional who is excited to bring organization to a dynamic and creative team, we can’t wait to meet you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Abbotsford, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- a professional continuous similar role: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person