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　　Working from and reporting directly to the President in our Corporate Office in Edmonton, Alberta, one of the most prestigious marketing positions in Canada has just become available due to a promotion within the company. The Director of Marketing for The Brick leads our established brand with plans and programs that open new markets, launch new products, and strengthen our customer relationships.

　　As the marketing leader for the company, you will leave your mark on our business and the Canadian marketplace by bringing your insightful, strategic, and creative thinking skills, collaborative team-building capabilities, and talent for good communication.

　　The ideal candidate will be the consummate brand ambassador for The Brick and develop strategies and marketing programs that communicate who we are to the marketplace on multiple platforms. With a focus driven attitude and a high value for leadership, the qualified individual will balance market strategy with an aggressive budgetary plan. Negotiating, public engagement, and an unparalleled knowledge of deploying market influencing strategies should come naturally and be demonstrated as a key metric of your professional success.

　　Responsibilities

　　Marketing Management - What you will do

　　Acts as the leading advocate for The Brick brand; responsible for defining, developing, implementing, and executing marketing strategies for multiple product categories in targeted market segments

　　Leads the overall marketing planning and budget strategy development with a keen focus on delivering a strong return on investment

　　Develops marketing plans for specific products, services, or business lines as agreed in the Marketing plan

　　Collaborates with the Executive and Management teams throughout the company in crafting organizational strategies, product launches, and other initiatives

　　Ensures rigorous practices and systems are in place to achieve marketing excellence in the planning, design, execution, and delivery of marketing programs

　　Works closely with Marketing and Ecommerce leaders and their teams to develop future marketing and technical strategies for continued growth of thebrick.com Market Research and Development

　　Leads the organization and analysis of the research for strategic and marketing planning

　　Stays current on changes, trends, and insights in the marketplace/industry to maintain our competitive advantage

　　Collaborates with multiple departments on market testing process and the implementation of market research testing activities for products or services Relationship Management

　　Internal Customers

　　Collaborates with various internal stakeholders on the effective communication of company and departmental goals (including Purchasing, IT, Operations, Human Resources, Finance and After Sales Service)

　　Collaborates with these teams to develop and implement customized plans and sales tools for select market segments, including business development, pricing, and engagement strategies

　　Leading Marketing & Ecommerce Teams

　　Inspires, and mentors team members’ professional development

　　Works with their management team to drive the performance of Marketing and Ecommerce Team Members on execution of the approved marketing activities

　　Leads and participates in regular Team, Management, and Steering Committee meetings on a weekly and monthly basis

　　Communicates regularly with senior management, agencies and clients on the activities and progress of marketing initiatives

　　Crafts and communicates initiatives and priorities to internal stakeholders on a regular basis

　　Develops and maintains quality relationships with external and internal customers (e.g., vendors, advertising agencies, internal departments, etc.)

　　External Customers/Suppliers

　　Identifies and assists in the selection of suppliers (agencies) to ensure first class quality and timely delivery of marketing collateral

　　Negotiates effectively with media agencies and creative partners on projects and initiatives

　　Qualifications

　　5+ years of experience in a senior level marketing position

　　Experience in strategic planning and execution

　　Strong sense of urgency and effective organization and planning skills

　　People management and development expertise

　　Strong negotiating skills and a talent for adjusting messaging to varied vendors and stakeholders

　　Experienced with effectively handling multimillion dollar marketing budgets.

　　Prior experience managing third party agencies

　　Prior experience managing large and diverse teams

　　Effective at building marketing strategies to support branding and merchandising strategies

　　Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, make decisions and problem solve

　　Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills.

　　Creative thinker with an innovative approach to problem-solving.

　　Great interpersonal and communication skills

　　Continuously learning and developing new skillsets

　　Able to flourish in a fast-paced, changing environment

　　Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail

　　Ambitious with dreams to continue to grow with the company

　　“Always be testing” mindset

　　Competitive

　　High standards in everything you do

　　Why The Brick?

　　The opportunity to manage, lead and grow the marketing team in one of Canada’s most recognizable brands

　　A dynamic environment to showcase your talents

　　Ongoing Training and Development

　　Career Advancement Opportunities

　　A competitive Compensation and benefits package

　　A flexible health and dental plan for you and your family

　　A generous employee discount program for purchase

　　Being part of an amazing, supportive, and collaborative team

　　Apply now

　　Our corporate team works from the office where leaders can connect with their teams. It’s an environment where we collaborate, share ideas, communicate in-person and achieve success together.

　　If you’d like to apply for this role, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected]

　　Attach your CV and tell us why you would be a great fit at The Brick!

　　The Brick is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process, please let the hiring manager know or reach out to [email protected]

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　　ID2024-29554

　　Posted Date2 weeks ago(1/16/2024 4:00 PM)

　　of Openings1Job LocationsCA-AB-Edmonton

　　Job CategoryMarketing

　　Position TypePermanent Full-Time