Marketing Specialist- Brand

Welcome Home

We're more than Canada's largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we're part of communities across the nation.

Bringing Marketing Campaigns to Life

As a Marketing Specialist- Brand, you will support by coordinating the development and execution of various go-to-market marketing campaigns, programs and partnership initiatives that increase consumer awareness of Home Hardware and incorporate our marketing messages and objectives. Led by the Marketing Manager- Brand, this opportunity will best suit someone who has strong marketing communications, coordination and administrative experience.

Please note: This is a 15-month term position.

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here's how:

• Collaborate with the Brand Marketing team, agency partners, creative and channel marketing teams to coordinate the go-to-market tactics for marketing campaigns, written and visual content; content proofing and creative review, and product sourcing for video filming and/or photography ensuring consistency in branding.
• Manage and coordinate content development, production and proofing of non-flyer print and digital activation marketing projects in support of various stakeholder business units' initiatives and objectives, and 3rd party partnerships.
• Support the development of new content and revisions to existing content for use on website, email and social media, etc. related to Marketing campaigns and general branding.
• Contribute to partnership and sponsorship strategy execution, providing operational support across planning, communications, and reporting. Support the development and execution of partnership and sponsorship initiatives, assisting with research, coordination, and day-to-day management of partner relationships.
• Implement the strategy and production of in-store signage and/or collateral in support of Merchandising and other business units' objectives to educate customers and drive sales.
• Participate in season planning sessions to support development of monthly and weekly content calendars for assigned campaigns.
• Assist in coordinating marketing initiatives related to Homecoming and/or other Dealer support events and marketing events as assigned. Provide Dealer support for their local marketing efforts as required.
• Administrative duties such as invoicing, answering Dealer inquiries, promotional inventory management, meeting coordination, aiding with processes and other duties as required for the department.

We're looking for:

• College Diploma in Business, Marketing and or Communications with 3-5 years of experience.
• Marketing communications experience, coordination or projects and administrative experience.
• Experience and knowledge with channel marketing, creative and media agencies, and media.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and react to changing situations; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Willingness to work extended hours when needed.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we'll make you feel at Home

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• The expected starting salary range for this role is $56,500 - $74,100; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:

o Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.

• Group RRSP.
• Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it's like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.