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Marketing and Events Specialist – 1 Year Maternity Leave Term (Temporary)
The Marketing and Events Specialist manages and executes marketing events and selected programs. This role leverages sponsorships for maximum value through on-site presence and activities at events . Acts as primary marketing liaison for BlueShore Financial branches on day-to-day and operational initiatives; supports marketing campaigns and promotional activities; manages the selection and inventory of BlueShore’s promotional items and aspects of branch merchandising.
Title: Marketing and Events Specialist
Closing Date: January 30, 2017
Employee Type: Full Time (1 year maternity leave term)
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Requires frequent evening and weekend work to support events)
Job Category: Marketing
Location: 1250 Lonsdale
Key responsibilities of this role are:
- Manages and coordinates events and materials associated with BlueShore Financial sponsorships, community partnerships, marketing campaigns, business development events, and client reward and recognition programs
- Researches and recommends options for updating and enhancing BlueShore Financial’s event presence, sponsorship activation and engagement strategies; includes identifying and managing multiple vendor and supplier relationships.
- Identifies opportunities to leverage sponsorships and maximize activation and visibility
- Coordinates and directs staff volunteers at BlueShore hosted and sponsored marketing events; develops incentives for volunteers; supervises and directs seasonal Events Assistant.
- Establishes event evaluation processes; collaborates with other marketing team members to track and measure event success against defined objectives
- As a key member of the sponsorship team, supports the identification of opportunities for sponsorships and partnerships, evaluates sponsorship requests and makes recommendations; assists in sponsorship annual review, evaluation and planning
- Develops the promotions/premiums annual plan and makes recommendations; includes research, acquisition, distribution, inventory management, vendor relationship management.
- Manages budgets related to promotional items andtaff volunteer incentive programs.
- Acts as resource for other departments on sourcing, use, and branding of promotional items and materials.
- Supports campaigns and other marketing program/activities and ensures brand alignment by building and maintaining relationships with branch Marketing Champions and branch managers
- Manages the Wishbank Program and collateral, including relationship management and inventory fulfillment with partner elementary schools.
- Participates in the development of merchandising plans for new and renovated branches, ensuring alignment with brand standards; and in strategy development for branch (re)opening
- Manages ‘Arts in View’ program of in-branch display of local artists’ work; includes sourcing and relationship management with artists and rotational scheduling, for all branches.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Events Management or related field of study
- 2 years’ experience managing events, including coordinating and leading a group of volunteers and managing a budget
- Solid MS Office skills – Excel, Word and Outlook
- Position requires stamina with some heavy lifting
- Evening and weekend work
- Access to a vehicle
- Previous experience working in a financial institution or customer service environment would be an asset
What can BlueShore Financial can do for you?
- A Performance Rewards Program which pays a variable cash reward recognizing the achievement of corporate, team and individual goals.
- Limitless career development opportunities.
- Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, pension, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
- Opportunity to work in a world class, award winning organization.
What BlueShore Financial needs from you:
- Accountability, in all directions.
- “Can do” attitude.
- The drive to provide a premium level of service regardless of location or position.
- Professional appearance and manner.
Got awards? At BlueShore Financial we are constantly innovating, connecting and improving to deliver exceptional client and employee experiences. As a result, we have grown to become an award winning organization, garnering both local and national attention for our progressive practices.
Apply online at https://www.blueshorefinancial.com/Careers/.
