Marketing Coordinator (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Renaissance Wine Merchants (http://www.renwine.com)

  Calgary, Alberta

Renaissance Wine Merchants Ltd. started in 1983 as a local Alberta wine sales agency and importer. Since that time, the company has evolved into a leading and trusted importer for wine and spirits in Canada’s four western provinces. Currently, we are looking to add a Marketing Coordinator to our team, based in Calgary and supporting the business in all four provinces. This role will provide an exciting opportunity in a fascinating industry for the right candidate to apply their creative skills in a wide range of areas and make a difference. Apply with us and tell us why you’re the one! 

 

Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

Summary of Position:

A sales and marketing support position that is responsible and accountable for the accurate and timely creation of marketing assets and the execution of our trade marketing strategy.

Essential Functions:

Design & Marketing

1. Create, manage and maintain accurate product assets database (portfolios, price lists, LTO sheets, sell sheets, bottle shots, shelf talkers, accolades, brand/product launch materials, etc.) for various sales and marketing activities
2. Provide administrative support to the sales and marketing team as needed
3. Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for completion of new and different requests
4. Maintain digital file database for graphics and brand related projects
5. Create menu inserts, feature cards and promotions for special events, on-premise partnerships and brand promotions
6. Assist in-market sales representatives with special promotions and merchandising

Online & Communications

1. Maintain trade and consumer email lists for internal and external communication
2. Create, schedule and manage bi-weekly trade and consumer newsletters
3. Maintain records of retail flyers and media coverage
4. Maintain RWM & Clarus website updates, including blogs
5. Manage and update social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)

Events

1. Coordinate events, meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling and organizing requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments; managing mailing lists to ensure event success
2. Ensure brand and professional standards are met for event materials and execution

Administrative Duties

1. Confer regularly with Sales & Marketing Manager to identify business and marketing opportunities as needed
2. Develop, update and implement efficient processes, making recommendations and changes as necessary

Skills/Qualifications:

• Creative and innovative thinker

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

• Professional business presence and acumen

• Self-starter, high level of initiative, proven proactive thinker

• Commitment to customer service (internal and external)

• Highly detail oriented with superb organizational skills

• Strong ability to multi-task with a results-oriented mindset

• Ability to work and thrive in a deadline-sensitive and fast-paced environment

• High level of proficiency in MacOS applications; G Suite (Google) applications; Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel; and graphic arts software including Adobe Creative Cloud applications and Squarespace

Preferred education and experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field

• Experience in the beverage alcohol or consumer packaged goods industry

• Background in or strong desire to learn about wine and spirits

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