Marketing Coordinator

Ren's Pets; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet retail company is seeking a Marketing Coordinator in Guelph, Ontario. The role involves planning and executing promotional campaigns, creating marketing materials, and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate has a degree in marketing and 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, particularly within retail. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential. This hybrid position offers flexibility, with occasional travel to store locations and events required.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a Marketing or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Marketing Coordinator, preferably in a retail environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute promotional campaigns, manage production of promotional assets.
• Source new vendors for promotional materials.
• Review communications processes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Time management

Marketing planning

Interpersonal skills

Creative problem solving

Digital design

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Marketing

3-5 years experience in marketing coordination

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

ClickUp

Job description

Marketing Coordinator

At Ren's, we’re pet owners too, so we know how important it is to find quality products to keep you and your pet happy. That's why we carry the largest selection of quality pet products in Canada, and back it up with the best customer service in the business. We have products for all your pet’s needs, wants, cravings and are here to help pets live their pet’s best life!

Ren’s is a fast-paced, innovative growing industry leader in the pet retail business with an exceptional marketing and online program to support it. Our main marketing activities include the flyer program, eblast program, Ren’s Rewards loyalty group, partners & charities, plus significant online, social, & digital advertising to support a thriving ecommerce business.

We are seeking a Marketing Coordinator. The position is hybrid, with our Home Office in Guelph, Ontario; but travel is required to the store trade markets for events and outreach.

Our dream Marketing Coordinator is able to:

• Organize their work, with good time-management skills and is able to anticipate needs
• Plan, communicate and manage marketing activities & events
• Loves calendars and schedules
• Create (using Adobe Creative Suite) promotional materials for multi-channel marketing
• Analyze, problem-solve independently when need be
• Set priorities and always has the strategic big picture in the back of their head
• Be a great team player, with strong interpersonal skills who combines fun with a killer work ethic
• Be creative and action those great ideas
• Handle feedback with a smile and looks at this as an opportunity to grow
• Experienced in print & digital design.
• Willingness to travel to some Grand Openings/marketing events/home office
• Must like pets (you’ll be working closely with them, along with pet parents!)

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute promotional campaigns, develop creative briefs, manage delivery and production of promotional assets
• Source new vendors for promotional materials & ongoing work with outside vendors
• Review and analyze all current communications processes and material for continuous improvement and innovation opportunities
• Create promotional marketing materials for print collateral, social assets, store signage and digital/web
• Archive and maintain digital/print files and all associated assets for easy access
• Coordinate/communicate to retail stores various marketing campaigns
• Copy editing/proofing and help with quality control of all print and web content
• Update marketing calendars/schedules
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new ideas
• Keep current as to the latest technology, trends or marketing programs in the online world
• Coordinate monthly digital advertising campaigns and budget spend and track results to determine ROI

Education, Qualifications & Skills

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a Marketing or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience working as a Marketing Coordinator is essential, retail environment preferably
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
• Highly collaborative and organized
• Strong communication, copy writing, editing and content management skills
• Expert understanding in the range of design formats for print vs digital
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Understanding of design architecture, colour theory and typography
• Knowledge and some experience with ClickUp is an asset
• Understanding of marketing fundamentals and its application to multi-channel marketing for retail environments
• Experience with coordinating trade shows, expos and in-store events

Working for Ren’s Pets:

• LOCATION: This position is based in the Ren’s Pets home office located in Puslinch, Ontario, with a requirement to work in the office 2-3 days per week and flexibility to work from home. Occasional travel to store locations, Distribution Centres or other offices may be required.

At Ren’s Pets, we celebrate diversity and inclusion and are looking for unique and talented individuals to join our team. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply today!

Ren’s Pets welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please submit requests for accommodations to [e-mail].