Marketing Coordinator

Location

Saint John, NB | Canada

Job description

True North Seafood is Cooke's consumer brand with a premium positioning in North America, both in retail and foodservice. True North Seafood is the go-to brand for trusted seafood - our main priority is to bring our consumers closer to the source.

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company's success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area's economy and sense of community.

The Role

As a result of our robust growth, we are looking for a Marketing Coordinator with a passion for marketing to join our marketing team in our Saint John, NB office.

Success in this role will require energy, enthusiasm, a positive and entrepreneurial attitude as well as advanced skills in communication, time management and collaboration at all levels of the organization. You will have advanced knowledge of digital platforms and MS Suite.

Responsibilities:

• Support the True North Seafood sales and marketing team with the development and delivery of marketing collateral (sell sheets, brochures, website content and presentations) for branded product
• Provide marketing support for promotional programs in support of customer-specific activity
• Facilitate and contribute to successful customer interactions and tours, including but not limited to coordination of meetings, customer tastings and overall experience management
• Collaborate with the Digital team to assist with the development, delivery, and monitoring of digital content across all channels, including social and websites
• Manage administrative duties for the overall marketing team, including but not limited to activities such as PO and budget management, POS sourcing and consumer inquiries management (phone, email and social media)
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments (including samples, sales POS and trade show shipments)
• Plan and coordinate events (including trade shows, sales meetings, customer meetings and ad hoc events)
• Field and process sales related requests and inquiries
• Manage the marketing and product content for the GS1 data system
• Gather and analyze market information, analyze promotional results, and communicate results to the marketing and sales teams
• Attend and contribute to department and project team meetings
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Post-secondary certificate or degree in marketing, communications, commerce, or a related field
• Event planning, food industry and project management experience are considered an asset
• Social media savvy with knowledge and experience using LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
• Team player, energetic, resourceful, reliable, and timely
• Excellent written communication and proof-reading skills
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, self-starter

A role at Cooke will offer:

Opportunities to contribute to complex projects in meaningful ways, in an exciting environment

• Real-life experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods space, including, but not limited to experiences in retail, foodservice, tradeshows, digital and social media, new product development, packaging development and analytics
• Collaboration with diverse teams locally and globally
• Development of your presentation and speaking skills

Salary commensurate with experience which includes a competitive health and dental benefit package.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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