Temporary (10 month) Full-Time Marketing Advisor (Hybrid)

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the VP of Marketing, you will be primarily responsible for coordinating and creating the various marketing materials and activities for Discovery Co-operative Ltd. Your duties will include: 

• Planning and executing various marketing activities to ensure market share and community awareness, including, but not limited to brand and design, media bookings, internal and external communication, social media / internet and website management and advertising and promotion campaigns.
• Responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies to grow online engagement and brand visibility. Monitor and respond to social media channels, ensuring alignment with Discovery Co-op’s vision, mission, and values.
• Monitoring marketing and competitor trends and researching potential new marketing practices. 
• Liaising with the FCL marketing team as needed to ensure marketing tools and strategies are in place for Discovery Co-op. 
• Assisting the Marketing, Community Relations and Sustainability Manager in the development and execution of Community Relations strategies to strengthen the brand while actively seeking to improve the local community in which the company operates. 
• Assisting the Marketing, Community Relations and Sustainability Manager with the planning and budgeting for community events, community campaigns, donations and sponsorships. 
• Supporting the sustainability programming of the company by leveraging the unique diversity if our business and our commitment to the communities we serve. 
• Integrating sustainability strategies and initiatives as identified by the Sustainability Committee and Senior Leadership. 

Why it matters:

Our people help create legendary experiences for our guests and members shopping at our locations.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Marketing and Retail and: 

• A degree with a preference for Business or Marketing, or a combination of education and/or experience. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office is required.
• Must have experience and be proficient in the use of Canva. 
• Experience with digital and social media platforms is required.
• Experience with Photography and/or videography considered an asset.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite considered an asset.
• A creative eye and is a forward thinker regarding the latest available technologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A proven ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines with competing priorities.
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key business partners.
• Exceptional customer service and organization skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
• Comfortable working independently and with various internal/external stakeholders
• Takes initiative. 
• Must be capable of lifting to 25 pounds. 

Essential Competencies:

1. Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-node communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
2. Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to matching demands of different situations.
3. Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiples stakeholders.
4. Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
5. Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

***A combination of relative education and experience may be considered.

Team Members interested in the above position are to inform their immediate supervisor of their intentions before they approach the contact person. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Our Discovery Co-operative Ltd. Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, Employee Family Assistance Program, an employer-contributed pension plan, Team Member incentives, professional development and training opportunities. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Discovery Co-operative Ltd., we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

If you require additional information, please contact People & Culture at 306-445-9800