Job Description

Description :

• Creative Marketing Manager - B2B
• Building Materials - Interior Finishes
• Design, Online, Events & Merchandising Strategy

B2B Marketing & Creative Manager
Building Materials \xe2\x80\x93 Interior Finishes
Markham, Ontario

Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-quality interior finish products which they sell through specialty B2B distribution. On their behalf, we are currently seeking an experienced Marketing & Creative Manager to join their head office team in Markham. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and executing successful creative and online projects in a high-growth, B2B environment.

Responsibilities:

• Execute marketing projects and strategies to achieve overall business objectives
• Work closely with sales leadership and product management teams to support new product launches, sales promotions and category refreshes.
• Work with the Product Management to build stories for the brand and support/promote new product launches
• Assist the brand to become the visual leader in product color offering and style
• Develop innovative and clear merchandising tools; displays, POPs, shelf-talkers, promotions & collateral
• Act as the creative go-to expert for all existing and future private label customers as they refine selection and options
• Events management lead - spearhead tradeshow participation including booth design, collateral development, display execution and participate in the show as marketing subject matter expert on site
• Develop an online presence and strategy to enhance social media and advertising campaigns across various channels, including social media, email marketing, website, and online advertising
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Manage the day-to-day activities of 1 direct report; Marketing Coordinator
• With senior leadership, develop and manage the marketing budget.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends and opportunities
• Manage relationships with external vendors, such as graphic designers, marketing agencies and printers.

Requirements:

• Completed post-secondary education; college or university diploma, degree or similar
• 3+ years of experience in a marketing supervisory/lead or manager role
• Prior work experience working within a B2B, Consumer Product environment
• Graphic design and creative content development experience
• Experience working/maintaining/creating a Shopify website and apps
• Google analytics
• Experience working with adobe illustrator, photoshop, premier Pro, Indesign
• Familiar with Mac OS
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, as well as execute the more day-to-day functions of the role.

If you are an experienced Marketing Manager with a passion for interior finishes and a desire to lead a team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation packages, benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

DMC Recruitment Group