Senior Marketing Specialist, Propane

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused cooperative based in Canada is seeking a Marketing Leader to drive strategic marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 6-9 years of experience in marketing, ideally in the energy service industry. Responsibilities include leading marketing strategies, overseeing account activities, and collaborating with various teams to support retail engagement and sustainable growth.

Benefits

Learning opportunities

Commitment to community investment

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of relevant experience in Marketing/Business.
• Familiar with the energy service industry.
• Solid understanding of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic marketing initiatives to foster growth.
• Oversee account administration and credit applications.
• Develop marketing strategies supporting the business plan.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, or marketing

Job description

What you’ll do :

You will lead the department-specific strategic marketing initiatives focusing on growth and development opportunities that increase retail engagement and foster long-term sustainable growth.

You will lead and/or support new and current projects, programs, and campaigns (e.g., Propane Equalized Payment Program, Recertified and Cylinder Exchange Program, Fuel Team, Commercial Fuels Strategy).

• With oversight from the Manager, you will develop propane marketing strategies that support the business plan (branches, local Co-ops, market growth opportunities, local Co-op needs).
• You will lead the department’s Centralized Marketing Activities (Fill Early and Save, Switch and Save, and the Propane Big Deal filling plant promotion and Grain Drying) to achieve departmental goals as set out in the business plan.
• You will oversee account administration activities for the department, including following up on credit applications, providing guidance on new accounts and pricing, and working with Finance and other business units to resolve accounts receivables issues and requests for invoices.
• You will analyze and investigate current and past tender applications.
• You will provide guidance and direction to the Petroleum Clerk to ensure they have sufficient information to accurately execute all components of the department’s price change process, including communication of changes to local Co-ops, regional team members, and end-use customers.

Who you’ll work with :

The Team : You will work closely with Home Office and Propane Branch Managers and report to the Senior Manager, Propane Marketing. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration and support.

The Collaborators : You will work closely with other functions within our Fuel Team and collaborate across the organization with teams such as Marketing.

Why it matters :

We fuel Western Canadian communities by offering innovative energy products and providing unmatched service to Co-op member-owners and customers.

Who you are :

You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and :

• You have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, commerce, or marketing.
• You have a minimum of 6-9 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in Marketing/Business with a solid understanding of business operations (a combination of relevant education and experience may suffice).
• You’re familiar with and have experience in the energy service industry.
• You have demonstrated interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• You’re honest and trustworthy, results-oriented, and strive for excellence in your work.
• You believe in collaboration, building relationships, and valuing diverse perspectives.

What we offer :

• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a team member.
• As a cooperative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities, and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit our website.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for the next steps will be contacted. FCLHP

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member feels valued and able to bring their whole self to work. We encourage all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process.