Marketing Specialist

Summary

Join the COBS Bread Marketing Team as a Marketing Specialist in Vancouver, BC, and contribute to the success of local and regional marketing programs. Develop and execute annual local and regional marketing strategies aligned with business objectives. Manage and execute sponsorship opportunities, and support new bakery openings. Maintain and update marketing materials and processes. Collaborate with Area Managers and provide marketing support for various projects. This role requires a Marketing/Advertising/Communications degree or equivalent, 2-4 years of relevant experience, and strong project management and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible work arrangement.

Requirements

• Marketing/Advertising/Communications degree or equivalent
• 2-4 years experience developing and executing Marketing programs to support multi-level stores
• Strong project management skills in overseeing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal communication skills with strength in presentations
• Excellent written communication skills with strength in short and long form copywriting

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute against Local Marketing Strategy annually, for bakery integration
• Provide consultation to Area Managers regarding bakery Local Marketing initiatives
• Update and manage Canva templates
• Act as SME for Group and Local marketing initiatives for campaigns
• Develop Regional Marketing Strategy annually in line with marketing and business objectives
• Develop community strategy annually and support Community Day efforts
• Manage and execute sponsorship opportunities and maximize day-to-day donation activities
• Support and execute against new bakery openings with a diversified marketing plan, as well as renovated bakery re-openings with streamlined plan
• Manage marketing processes and forms to assist with the efficiencies in the department
• Provide support for Marketing projects as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisor experience an asset
• Retail & Sales experience an asset
• Knowledge of Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and/or Franchising is an asset

Benefits

• A flexible work arrangement
• Competitive salary, company bonus, and vacation plan
• A great Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Group RRSP Matching, and Health Spending Account
• Paid sick, mental health, and personal leave days
• Paid day for community service or volunteer opportunity
• On-site gym facility
• An open, ‘continuous-learning’ environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged
• Work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Complimentary self-serve kitchen of fresh produce, deli meats and of course, COBS Bread and treats!