Marketing Administrator - Olds, AB - Westview Co-op

What you’ll do :

This position supports the development and implementation of successful marketing campaigns to boost store sales and consumer awareness of the Co-op Value Proposition.

This would include overseeing a variety of initiatives in the following areas :

• Scheduling : Hootsuite posts, in-store TV ads
• Administrative duties including claims and invoices
• Assist in managing the community Donations and Sponsorships
• Researching new ideas / products
• Drive campaigns through various communications systems and tools
• Attending and helping plan community events
• Organizing / ordering promotional material for locations
• Tracking / analytics - creating reports
• Other projects and assignments as required
• Keep up to date with best practices in writing for the web and social media
• Creative input to the marketing department
• This position requires frequent travel across our trading area to attend community events and support locations as required
• Carry out other related tasks as required

Why it matters :

Our Team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are :

We are looking for a positive, approachable, and motivated individual with a drive to learn. Post-secondary Education (diploma or degree) in Business with a preference in Marketing and demonstrated ability in a successful marketing role with 1-3 years of relevant experience is preferred.

However, we welcome candidates with a combination of relevant experience and / or education. Candidates will demonstrate the following :

• Understanding of our Values (Integrity, Community, Teamwork)
• Professional, people-first, Guest experience skills
• Ability to manage personal workflow to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail as well as organizational and interpersonal skills
• Quality communication skills
• Excellent people skills with our guests, team members and business partners
• An eye for detail and the ability to maintain a very high level of accuracy
• Commitment to ongoing development in this industry
• Valid driver’s license
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Social Media Platforms
• Proficient with Graphic Design software (Illustrator, Premiere, Photoshop)
• Self-motivated, confident, energetic and creative
• A clear, concise writing style
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Drone license considered an asset
• This role is mainly M F, day shift, however; there may be the occasional opportunity for some evening or weekend work that is required.
• Portfolio of previous work included with your application
• Willingness to participate in a Criminal Record Background Check

We welcome candidates with a combination of relevant experience and / or education. This position will require travel between locations in our trading area, and some travel outside our trading area for business needs as required.

Our Team Members receive :

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Employer-contributed pension plan
• Membership Advantages
• Growth and Development opportunities

We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.