Retail Marketing Planner

Location: Mississauga ON

Job Schedule: (Full-time Hybrid 4 Days Onsite 1 day Remote )

Education Requirement: University degree or equivalent degree in Marketing

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us.

We are currently looking for a Retail Marketing Planner to join our team in Mississauga ON.

A Day in the Life:

POSITION SUMMARY

The key objective of the job function is to oversee and co-ordinate Retail Marketing programs that include monthly advertising campaigns event planning and reporting.

POSITION FUNCTIONS

The following position function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The position function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria.

ADVERTISING:

• Oversee monthly production of regional advertising (Ad mats TV Radio Digital Social Media Website Out-Of-Home OOH and Point-of-sale POS materials)
• Act as the lead for regional Dealer Advertising Associations DAA. Organize conference calls present monthly/quarterly media plans capture feedback distribute meeting minutes and collaborate with manager on action items and forward planning
• Brief agency partners on monthly tactical campaigns
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (C&I CMM Product Planning etc.) to ensure content accuracy in all materials and review legal and disclaimers for accuracy with the support of Legal and the Agency
• Coordinate the vehicle logistics for production and/or event sponsorship activity
• Act as the point of contact between Regional teams/Dealers and NCI regarding Retail Marketing
• Co-op Advertising Administration: Assist with admisitering the dealer co-op program including budgeting process guidelines and communication
  • Respond to Co-op inbox inquires and escalate to Manager where required
  • Coordinate the monitoring of monthly dealer participation in the Nissan Co-op Advertising Program
  • Oversee direct dealer communications in regards to co-op budgeting

MEDIA PLANNING & PERFORMANCE

• Lead coordination with media agency partners on quarterly and campaign-level media plans to ensure alignment with business objectives and regional priorities.
• Closely monitor in-flight performance and optimize with agency to drive key
• Own post-campaign reporting and performance analysis delivering clear actionable insights to internal stakeholders and DAA.

DIGITAL:

• Manage and maintain the Dealer Asset Marketing portal. Ensure content is up-to date relevant and available to the dealer network in a timely manner
• Update monthly regional offers on as per approved C&I programs and/or as required per sales event
• Oversee campaign post reporting with Agency partners
• Partner with Digital team on site updates and maintenance as required

EVENTS:

• Organize and coordinate quarterly Dealer Marketing Advisory Council DMAC meetings including venue hotel menu selection and general event planning

REPORTING:

• Develop bi-monthly Performance Review Meeting PRM content
• Develop and publish marketing bulletins on Dealer Portal and produce Electronic Field Communications

BUDGETING

• Circulate estimates for approval
• Create purchase requisitions and shopping baskets; monitor approved/revised estimates against invoices and manually processes invoices via Taulia.
• Continuously track and update internal budgeting summary document
• Participate in monthly budgeting meetings with External Vendors

Who Were Looking for:

Required:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years in a marketing communications or advertising role is required
• University degree or equivalent degree in Marketing required
• This position requires a post-secondary diploma with a focus on marketing communications and or equivalent related business experience.
• Must be able to work independently deal with multiple tasks/deadlines and able to change priorities when required.
• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal); strong customer service ethic

Knowledge: This position requires a post-secondary diploma with a focus on marketing communications and or equivalent related business experience. Minimum 3 to 5 years in a marketing communications or advertising role is required. Solid understanding of the Canadian media landscape and performance metrics is considered an asset. Previous automotive experience is preferred. Bilingual (French English spoken/written) is preferred. Must be able to work independently deal with multiple tasks/deadlines and able to change priorities when required. Excellent communication skills (written/verbal); strong customer service ethic.

Interpersonal Skills: The incumbent of this position is required to communicate effectively with managers co-workers dealers agencies and vendors. Exchange information with diplomacy when working with other personnel. Effective listening skills good conflict resolution and presentation preparation skills and the ability to present information with diplomacy is also required.

Complexity and Problem Solving: This position requires the ability to oversee large complex projects in a short period. The ability to be solutions driven and show initiative is critical.

Physical and Sensory Demands: This position entails a moderate degree of sensory effort (i.e. concentration when proofing materials or summarizing budget numbers acquiring detailed information via telephone emails and presentations); there is moderate physical effort (i.e. Walking and climbing stairs inspecting vehicles event set-ups/tear-downs attending commercial shoots attending brochure pre-press runs).

Decision-making/Impact of the Position: This position holds a level of responsibility (i.e. ensuring accuracy in ads/ brochures) which may have negative impact on the business in terms of image dealer relations and also impact budget and cashflow if incorrect information is approved.

People Management: At times the incumbent may be required to lead agency projects with the support of the Manager.

Travel: occasional travel may be required.

Desired:

• Bilingual in English and French is preferred

• Automotive industry experience is an asset

• Understanding of the Canadian media landscape and performance metrics is an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions are considered safe and normal and no precautions are necessary to avoid work related injury.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

It is the responsibility of each Manager to ensure that all conditions of the Privacy Act are upheld within Nissan. This includes ensuring employees clearly understand and formally consent to the gathering and usage of any personal information and that such information shall be kept strictly confidential within the confines of its intended use.

What Youll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:Benefit from diverse career paths cross-departmental moves and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars leadership training and tuition reimbursement programs all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one youll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical mental health parental leave retirement savings & unique Nissan perks including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and as permitted by applicable statutes and regulations.

It is Nissans policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race gender military status disability or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in Canada and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees customers and partners feel respected valued and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees with shared characteristics or interests build allies and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Mississauga Ontario Canada

Salary Range:

$77711.00 - $96034.00

This compensation range represents the minimum to midpoint base salary rates at Nissan for jobs assigned to this particular grade level. Please note that an employees base salary may occasionally be set above the midpoint of the salary band for this grade level in recognition of the employees unique skills work experience education work location or market conditions. Compensation decisions also consider internal equity and comparisons with the base salary rates of other employees with similar backgrounds working in comparable roles. Note: Bonus benefits and other forms of variable compensation are not included in the base-salary range shown above.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 77711 - 96034