POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Associate Marketing Project Manager will play a key role in supporting planning efforts from inception through to execution in accordance with project objectives, timelines and budget. This includes coordinating cross functional teams, liaising with cross border team members and agencies, ensuring top-notch project management and applying disciplined processes to ensure successful outcomes.
This position will ensure executional excellence in areas of demand generation and as part of this will lead Canadian production efforts for both online and offline tactics, including but not limited to the general catalog and direct mails, supplier partner program collateral, flyers, sales / offer enablement etc. in line with Grainger Canada's brand positioning and Edge principles.
In addition, this role will be a key conduit between marketing and sales to ensure the needs of our sellers in the field are being met through effective communications and collateral support.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support in driving meaning and consideration of the new Grainger Canada brand
- Support and in some cases lead the development and production of Canadian creative for the General Catalog and Direct Mail calendar
- Be the key liaison and contact for our sales operations team and sellers when they require marketing collateral e.g. flyers, sell sheets etc.
- Develop and present weekly/monthly communication initiatives and corresponding marketing collateral to sales leaders
- Lead in driving projects to completion from both production, execution and implementation perspectives
- Continuously measure, track and report results for marketing demand generation initiatives, in close partnership with Analytics
- Manage multiple agency relationships relating to the development & execution of above initiatives, including tactical brief development, feedback, production processes and timelines
- Keep the team organized! Develop overarching project trackers that include all production-related projects to keep the team on track. Along with this, recommend and implement process improvements to enhance agency relationships and cross-border/functional team effectiveness
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all internal and external communications
- Project manage the supplier partner program to drive mutually beneficial results
- Support the tracking of competitor marketing activities to stay ahead of competitors
- Provide support in managing the yearly marketing budget
- Manage the marketing inbox and sharepoint sites so marketing collateral are updated and best reflects the brand
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree required
- 6+ years progressive experience in marketing or communications
- Experience working at/with a creative agency an asset
- B2B experience an asset.
- Print and digital production experience an asset
- Strong written communication skills.
- Multidisciplinary project management experience
- Ability to multi-task with high volume output; results oriented.
- Ability to manage time effectively and treat deadlines as gospel.
- Strong internal and external customer focus.
- Strong team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong computer skills including Project Management and Microsoft Office programs with emphasis on Jira, Excel and Power Point.
Grainger strives to be an employer of choice, to attract and retain top diverse talent, and to provide a safe and positive work environment for all of its team members. As part of Grainger hiring process, pre-employment background checks will be required for all external candidates. Internal candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role and/or a director role and above position.
In accordance with Performance Excellence guidelines, team members are encouraged to apply for positions closely matching their experience/background and that are aligned with their Individual Development Plan. Grainger is committed to the principles and practices of employment equity. We invite all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. Accommodations are available on request for all persons with disabilities taking part in the selection process.