Job Description

Company Background PD International is a Canadian company based in Richmond Hill, Ontario. PDI has operated in the outdoor recreational activity industry for over 30 years and is a vertically integrated manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor and retailer of outdoor recreation products. PDI is a global company, selling products to clients in Canada, USA, Mexico, Australia, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America and Africa. PDI has established renowned global brands through its Demon Powersports and Rugged lines, and has become a strategic supply chain partner for major OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in the powersports and automotive industry since 1992. The company\xe2\x80\x99s scale of operations have propelled it to be the leader and Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest manufacturer of aftermarket ATV, UTV, and side-by-side (SXS) parts. Today, PDI supplies its products to major international brands including Yamaha, Honda, John Deere, Suzuki, Can-Am, Polaris, and many more. PDI\xe2\x80\x99s products are renowned in the powersports industry, often sponsoring and appearing alongside championship racers in desert racing, rock crawling, and mud circuits under the Demon Powersports brand. In the past few years, in line with its objectives of being a leader in the outdoor recreation space, PDI created its own electric bike line through its Demon Electric and RYDE brands. PDI is also looking to expand its product offering and brand awareness in its e-bike lines to promote healthy active living and micro-mobility. We have offices and employees globally and have a proven track record of success and experience in the recreational and outdoor space. And while the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly provided its challenges to many, we are optimistic about the future of Canada, as it has challenged us to become more innovative, promote healthier lifestyles, and build towards a more sustainable future. Position Overview The ideal candidate is a seasoned marketing professional who will take leadership and execute branding initiatives. The Brand Manager will be responsible for all digital advertising, social media, print advertising, brand ambassador, and sponsorship activities with the ability to co-ordinate with front-end sales, operations, product, and e-commerce team members to ensure maximum operating efficiency. We are looking for a professional who displays strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to continuously take leadership in developing innovative and efficient ways to engage our customer base. Exceptional teamwork, time management, organizational and planning skills are a must. The Brand will be working in a highly dynamic environment with a team of motivated individuals who appreciate wearing multiple hats and working diligently towards a common goal. The selected candidate must be able to operate and thrive in a high-paced work environment, while delivering high quality work in a timely manner, in addition to general marketing and sales responsibilities. We are looking for a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and tenacious individual to join our team. The Brand Manager will have the opportunity to work with multiple teams and departments and is expected to have a team-oriented approach while working alongside sales, business development, product, technology and design teams to grow the business. Responsibilities and Duties \xc2\xb7 Will undertake all aspects of marketing and branding including developing a holistic and streamlined marketing plan and executing these ideas through various channels including social media, print advertising, digital advertising, brand ambassador programs, and sponsorship initiatives \xc2\xb7 Collaborate on a daily basis with sales and other teams and participate in meetings with the marketing department and contribute ideas in building brand awareness and general marketing initiatives \xc2\xb7 Research and bring forth new ideas and analyze competitor branding initiatives within the industry to ensure the company is up-to-date with the latest ways to engage our audience, and create branding initiatives to improve client penetration \xc2\xb7 Work directly with the design team to ensure all branding aspects are included within company materials and in-line with branding/marketing initiatives while coordinating with the sales team to meet deadlines \xc2\xb7 Seek out continuous improvement in our processes and implement best practices and procedures from a branding perspective \xc2\xb7 Provide cost/benefit analysis in digital advertising initiatives with a strong understanding of the potential impact specific initiatives will have on future business as well as upfront costs \xc2\xb7 Be a team player in working alongside others, exchanging ideas, and proactively generating innovative brands \xc2\xb7 Work with team members on additional duties and assigned projects in collaboration with Sales, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Product, and Technology teams \xc2\xb7 Liaise within teams to identify requirements and work directly with Management in marketing improvements \xc2\xb7 Be the primary contact in managing partnerships and sponsorships, and assist with budgeting costs and potential revenues/growth on business development/sales projects \xc2\xb7 Become well-versed in all social media platforms, compile and track followership increases, and suggest improvements action plans to increase these levels on various platforms including but not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc. \xc2\xb7 Produce results and demonstrate high growth in followers on all social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Qualifications and Skills \xc2\xb7 University degree in the area of Marketing, Business, or education and training with equivalent employment experience \xc2\xb7 Strong technical knowledge of key marketing practices, and the ability to execute on these initiatives \xc2\xb7 Minimum 5 years of branding and/or overall marketing experience \xc2\xb7 Competence and experience in the duties and responsibilities described above \xc2\xb7 Solid knowledge and understanding of working in a business environment, digital marketing, social media marketing, in-person sales, branding, and digital advertising \xc2\xb7 Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint \xc2\xb7 Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills \xc2\xb7 Self-starter, team player and ability to thrive in fast paced and high energy environment \xc2\xb7 Possess initiative, integrity and a strong work ethic \xc2\xb7 Attention to detail and accuracy is important \xc2\xb7 Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be flexible \xc2\xb7 Professional, self-confident and able to work independently \xc2\xb7 Strong customer service skills and a positive, can-do attitude \xc2\xb7 Solid verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English (fluency in Mandarin is preferred) \xc2\xb7 Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines Job Type: Full-time Salary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond Hill, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have managing a brand?
• Have you acquired marketing experience in the context of product or service-based environments?

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-06-30