Job Description

Kent Building Supplies, part of the Retail Division of J. D. Irving LTD, is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada with 48 locations from Saint John, New Brunswick to Corner Brook, Newfoundland and many towns and cities in between.

Our culture thrives thanks to the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in, our focus on diversity in the workplace, our commitment to our employees through training and development programs and our focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across our locations.

The Sales & Marketing Manager will identify marketing opportunities by understanding consumer requirements. Improves product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

• Accomplishes marketing and sales objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating digital advertising.
• Develop Kent\xe2\x80\x99s ecommerce brand strategy.
• Improve product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities.
• Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Developing sales and digital marketing strategies to help meet revenue targets, while effectively promoting the benefits of Kent\xe2\x80\x99s ecommerce products and services.
• Work with external parties to optimize campaign activity using industry standard search engine marketing (SEM) & search engine optimization (SEO) processes.
• Collaborates with the Kent Marketing Team to ensure brand marketing standards are maintained and calendars are aligned, optimizing digital activity.
• Analyze online statistics, market trends and industry activity to identify best practices.
• Manages the transformation from business vision through to ecommerce digital strategy.
• Identify opportunities, helping to shape strategies, messaging, or product development.
• Executing scheduled & ad-hoc digital marketing tasks.
• Developing audience engagement through effective communication.
• Establishing and maintaining key performance indicators.

Skill, Capabilities, and Experience:

• University Degree, Diploma, or related education in Marketing or similar field with 3-5 years related work experience. Extensive experience in the workplace would be considered.
• Experience in leading a team or project group.
• Experienced in digital analytical tools and translating marketing data to optimize future campaigns. Google Analytics certification would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to create progressive and modern digital campaign strategies.
• Experience leveraging a well-established consumer brand to generate rapid online growth.
• The ability to shift between priorities as they arise.
• Creative, highly organized, self-motivated person
• Bilingual (English and French) an asset.

Company Profile:

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday low prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.

We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale supply company for the construction industry.

As a member of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative, we are committed to providing our customers an excellent product selection and value pricing.

Please apply online! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you have disabilities that require special accommodation please email,

Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees, candidates, and customers.

If you have disabilities that require special accommodation please email,

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Dec 14, 2023

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