marketing specialist

Grand International Import & Export Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable import and export company in Richmond seeks a Communications Specialist to develop and evaluate communication strategies, produce educational materials, and advise clients on marketing promotions. The ideal candidate should have a college diploma, at least one year of experience, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This is a permanent position requiring 30 to 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience or equivalent.
• Ability to develop and evaluate communication strategies.
• Proven client focus and efficient interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies.
• Evaluate communication programs.
• Produce educational and publicity programs.

Skills

Communication strategies

Client focus

Attention to detail

Initiative

Organizational skills

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education: College / CEGEP

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Work setting:

• Business

Tasks:

• Develop communication strategies
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter
• Plan development projects
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
• Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Coordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Develop a portfolio of marketing materials
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Develop feasibility studies
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Write and edit press releases, newsletters and communications materials

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability:

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Organized
• Integrity

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week