Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Marketing Manager, Director of Sales-Moulding Division, National Sales Manager-Home Décor Division and Trade Show Coordinator to successfully execute company’s trade show and showroom programs.
• Coordinate New Product Development and Launch Coordination of new product for multiple launches in each product category on an annual basis. This includes: Assisting Design Team with product development as well as overseeing, managing and providing spec sheets on all new home décor introductions
• Coordinate special projects where required: for example market surveys, e-mail blasts, direct mail campaigns.
• Work with Trade Show Coordinator to provide Trade Show and Showroom Support which will include coordinating Pre-show Programs, Paperwork, Follow Up, Data Base Management and Lead Tracking.
• Work with Trade Show Coordinator to ensure that moulding and home decor samples are ordered and delivered. Ensure that promotional activities and/or advertising materials are available at the shows.
• Work with Trade Show Coordinator to ensure that all show sample orders shipping are tagged and priced.
• Follow up on show orders with key warehouse staff to ensure timely execution of each order.
• Work with Trade Show Coordinator to prepare attendance for all shows as well as ordering all badges for entry.
• Preparation of supplies, i.e. price books, order forms etc. for all shows including any items specified by the show manager.
• The complete management of all showroom and showroom samples, including giftware, wall décor and gift accessories.
• Run and analyze various reports periodically as required (Item rank reports, sales reports etc).
• Update web site where required to do so.
• Assist Project manager with sample supply for photo shoots.
• Up to date inventory control of all sales and marketing materials, supplies and giftware samples for Field Sales Teams.
• Manage procedures for stocking and inventory control of marketing materials at warehouse locations.
• Keeping a logbook listing of the weekly status on projects to be discussed at weekly Marketing meetings.
• Lead and assist in day-to-day Marketing & Sales activities. i.e. mailing, labels, showroom care.
• Provide soft and hard deadlines on all projects. (Including printing dates, arrival dates, shipping dates, etc if applicable)
• Relieve Reception/Switchboard when needed.
• Assist in the setup and teardown of local Trade Shows.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:
• Minimum 2 years marketing experience. College diploma required. University degree preferred. Computer applications, Microsoft Office, SAP.
• Organize and prioritize tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate diplomacy and fairness in decision-making and problem solving.
• Collect, compile, and analyze market research information. Log activities and participate in meetings. Travel if necessary.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Marketing Manager and the Sales teams on special projects as required.
• Provide assistance with the design, development and delivery of all marketing communications & materials for all product lines including on-line and traditional methods such as:
- Direct mail
- E-mail marketing (e-blasts, e-vites, e-newsletters)
- Events and sponsorships
- Collateral (catalogues, price lists, sell sheets, etc.)
- Social media strategies and tactics
- Customer satisfaction analysis (surveys)
• Co-ordinate advertising activities; ie. liaise with trade publications, create and manage submission of ad materials, etc.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to co-ordinate web site initiatives and day to day management of content/changes.
• Prepare and distribute communication updates internally and externally as required, eg. status reports, contact reports, etc.
• Prepare, manage and reconcile project budgets.
• Work with external vendors to source and negotiate detailed cost estimates.
• Proofread all print and digital material – accuracy and high quality.
• Assist with corporate projects such as Open Houses, VIP Events.
• Work as part of a team (internal and external stakeholders) – printers, copywriters, photographers, account managers, web developers, designers, marketing specialists.
• Relieve Reception/Switchboard when needed.
• Assist with public relations and the writing of press releases.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:
• Post secondary education with focus on Marketing or related discipline combined with at least 2 years of professional experience in a marketing capacity.
• Sound understanding of Marketing principles.
• Strong understanding of new technologies and how they can be applied to Marketing.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Strong project management skills.
• Team player with solid time management skills.
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying complexities and work well under pressure.
• Strong organization skills – meet deadlines, stay on budget.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support to the Marketing and Sales team.
• Coordinate the distribution of all sales and marketing tools such as fliers, price lists, postcards, stickers, presentation display boards, binders, etc.
• Prepare specified monthly reports of sales summary for Director of Sales.
• Run and analyze other various reports periodically as required (Item rank reports, chain account reports etc).
• Coordinate and process all sales department requests for samples, cases, catalogs and other support materials.
• Work with Trade Show Coordinator to provide Trade Show and Showroom support.
• Assist the Design Team on an as needed basis.
• Coordinate and prepare all Cycle activity support materials (New Product launch sample boards and sell sheets, for example).
• Maintain key account files, and support all key account development activities and programs.
• Distribute monthly Sales Representatives Commission Reports.
• Send out and monitor various leads lists.
• Draft and distribute letters, memos, notices, and correspondence as required.
• Coordinate and assist in preparation of meetings, projects and events.
• Maintain and update Manager Travel schedules on the R Drive.
• Receive, review, sort and distribute all marketing and sales department incoming mail as needed.
• Relieve Reception as needed.
• Assist with database updates and testing.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary school studies (certificate/diploma) in Business Administration is an asset.
• A minimum of 2+ years of successful experience in an administrative role, preferably in a professional services (i.e. sales and/or marketing environment, supporting a fast-paced team).
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Excellent judgment and strong problem solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, email, SAP, Internet search tools and general computer usage proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy. Must be organized and able to handle multiple priorities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.
• Present, recommend and sell company products and services to current and potential customers.
• Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made.
• Work with marketing and sales managers to recommend product ideas, promotions, customer needs, and customer concerns.
• Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts as required.
• Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.
• Establish and maintain current customer and potential customer relationships to generate sales.
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows.

Qualifications:

Ability to persuade and influence others. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques.
• This position requires 40- 50% travel to current and potential clients.
• Occasional overnight travel required.
• Proven success in sales and managing a territory.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated and driven.
• Excellent communications skills.