Marketing Design Coordinator

Job Brief

This role supports the overall Graybar Canada communications and marketing plan. This role is responsible for the development of various strategic digital initiatives and materials, print/Web advertising and other components as requested.

Graybar Canada is looking for people with a desire to start a long-lasting career at one of the oldest and largest wholesale electrical distributors in Canada.

Graybar Canada is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, automation, and telecommunications products that supports these operations through related supply chain management and logistics services. Graybar Canada operates more than 35 branches across Canada. As one of Canada's largest employee-owned companies, Graybar Canada has the power and stability of a big corporation and the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business.

Graybar Canada has an exciting career opportunity available. We are currently seeking a Marketing Design Coordinator to join our Corporate Head Office in Halifax, NS.

Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

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  No Evening or Weekend Shifts

• TELUS Health Virtual Care

• Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits

• Life & AD&D Insurance

• Employee Profit Sharing Program

• Long Term Disability Benefits

• Group RRSP Matching

• Corporate Fitness Membership Program

• Employee Share Purchase Program

• Computer Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Service Awards Program

Position Summary:

This role supports the overall Graybar Canada communications and marketing plan. This role is responsible for the development of various strategic digital initiatives and materials, print/Web advertising and other components as requested.

Major Responsibilities:

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  Design and manage marketing promotions and sales incentives for Graybar Canada and vendors.

• Coordinate monthly e-newsletter content and distribution.

• Coordinate social media content calendar & strategy with Marketing Communications Coordinator support and Brand & Content Coordinator direction.

• Manage and prioritize branch and division requests for various marketing collateral.

• Coordinate & support event requests from branches or divisions of Graybar Canada

• Support trade show requests from branches or divisions of Graybar Canada with Marketing team.

• Oversee content requirements of website, including uploading pictures, banner/collateral changes, and updates as needed.

• Support required deliverables pertaining to national Graybar Canada brand in line with Brand & Content Coordinator.

• Coordinate video strategy & asset creation.

• Maintain supplier relationships & coordinate marketing assets

• Design & coordinate retail assets & signage.

• Other duties assigned as needed.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

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  University degree or college diploma in Marketing, Graphic and/or Interdisciplinary Design, or a related discipline.

• 1-4 years of marketing communications experience.

• Fluent in English; French bilingualism considered an asset.

• Design and creative development experience required.

• Proficiency with desktop publishing software and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro) required.

• Demonstrated skills of social media applications & channels, and content development for social communities and/or groups is required.

• Experience with PPC campaigns including via social media networks and Google Ads/Bing Ads considered an asset.

• Understanding of the marketing and sales process between vendors, employees, and customers to create appropriate and persuasive marketing communications is an asset

• Strategic thinking, including the ability to quickly identify and understand issues and opportunities.

• Must be a results-oriented, independent self-starter with a sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

Working Conditions:

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  Some travel is required (>10%)

• Ability to attend and conduct presentations/webinars

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals

• Overtime as required

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.