Marketing and Category Administrative Assistant

OVERVIEW:

The Marketing and Category Administrative Assistant works collaboratively with the category and marketing teams to support in-store promotions, merchandising and advertising activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Category Team

- Create notifications to vendors and suppliers of store operator changeovers, store closures, renovations, and re-openings.

- Work with store teams to coordinate fixture and equipment pick up, storage, and re-delivery.

- Create and manage the Planogram schedule, to include establishing calendar reminders for the Category Managers.

- Initial proofing of bi-monthly promotional category inputs into the marketing spreadsheet

- Create vendor follow-up mechanism to chase outstanding billings.

- Provide support to the Category team on special projects, as required.

- Provide office reception duties to include receiving and distributing mail, deliveries and mail-outs.

- Coordinate the weekly ordering of office supplies.

- Work with office teams to order kitchen supplies.

Marketing:

- Ensure the monthly marketing (MM) spreadsheets are updated and uploaded to Jolt every two months for each marketing cycle.

- Review the monthly marketing submissions to confirm completeness and accuracy prior to sharing with marketing design colleagues.

- Translation of marketing / merchandising communications, digital and print.

- Organize signage by category and identify and order missing items.

- Pack and distribute promotional signage to sites, as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

- This is an entry-level position suitable for a candidate working towards a career in category management or marketing.

- A diploma or degree in business or marketing would be a benefit, or equivalent years of retail experience.

- Ability to communicate in both official languages is required, both verbal and written.

- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft skills are a significant asset.

- Customer-centric mindset, focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience.

- Exceptional organizational skills.

- Highly self-motivated and thrives in independent and collaborative work environments.

- Excellent communication skills.

WHY JOIN THE QUICKIE TEAM?

- Learn and collaborate with the best in the industry.

- Supportive colleagues and leaders who are passionate about providing exceptional service.

- Competitive compensation package.

- 3 weeks vacation to start.

- Complete benefits program including health, medical, dental, and life insurance.

- RRSP plan with Company match from day one.

- “The perks” include employee gym membership reimbursement, discounts on motor fuels at our service stations, and purchases of equipment and heating oil.

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OUR CORE VALUES:

It is important to us that when you consider a new opportunity, you understand a little about the company, its history, and its values. It is important to us that our values fit with yours, then everyone wins. Our Core Values are the cornerstone of who we are as a company, and what we value. We hope that our Core Values speak to you and what you value.

- Customers First - We exist, first and foremost to serve our customers. They must be at the heart of all the decisions we make.

- Long-Term Focused - We value long-term success over short-term gains.

- Respect Each Other - Each person with whom we work, communicate, and do business is valued and treated with dignity and respect.

- Do The Right Thing - We stand by our word and do what's right.

- Own It - We are encouraged to be entrepreneurial and make decisions as if the business were our own.

- Ever Evolving - We embrace positive change and always seek to improve.

Quickie is a Canadian-owned, modern retail store with a customer-centric approach to convenient shopping. We have been a part of communities in Ontario and Quebec for over 50 years. In 2021, we joined MacEwen Petroleum, one of Canada’s leading independent petroleum and convenience store companies.

The Company's continuing success is based on each one of our Quickie employees and retailers living our core values. First and foremost is our commitment to taking care of our customers.

Before an offer of employment is extended, a minimum of two business references will be required and candidates must complete pre-employment testing which comprises a criminal record check.

Please notify Human Resources if you wish to receive this job posting in a different format or if you require any other accommodations during the recruitment process.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This posting is for a vacant position.