Junior Marketing Manager, Retail

American Bath Group, a leader in North American bathroom fixtures, is searching for a Junior Marketing Manager to join the Marcom team and help execute marketing and commercialization projects. ABG is an ambitious and dynamic company focused on changing North American homes through aesthetics, performance, and innovation. Our team is dedicated to excellence and passionate about pushing the boundaries of what can be done in the bathware industry. By leveraging on our multiple North American manufacturing locations and collaborating with hundreds of strategic partners we can deliver great products to the marketplace.

In this role, the Junior Marketing Manager’s main channel/sales initiatives will be focused on the retail channel on both an in-store and online level, but the responsibilities may not be limited to that.

**Primary responsibilities & Requirements**

(Examples are listed below each responsibility but are not limited to these)

Ø Smartsheet project management of all tasks on a daily basis

• Ensure all parent tasks and subtasks are entered and up-to-date to ensure the complete project scope is clear and that the execution be done effectively and on time.
• Follow-up on tasks with upcoming due dates or delivery dates
• Ensure that project deliverables are on time
• Send status updates or delivery confirmation to the requestors of the project

Ø Manage the day-to-day activities associated to the marketing efforts such as project management, creative development, and cross-functional implementation for the listed initiatives below including the in-store and online retail business

• Product line extensions and fast-track/agile projects
• Special projects and departmental projects (non-channel driven)
• Product development launches
• Channel and sales-driven request (including customer requests)
• Marketing content creation and coordination for SKU on-boarding online

Ø Support the development of brand and sales strategies as well as the marketing plans across the organization, including social media content and visibility

Ø Maintain brand integrity across product lines, marketing tools and all other internal & external communication as it pertains to assigned brands and channels

Ø Collaborate with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, product & channel marketing, R&D and operations to execute specific marketing plans

Ø Prepare commercialization and communication plans for all projects

Ø Support the channel marketing and sales teams with identified programs to generate growth, build incremental sales and/or brand awareness within the channel(s), including in-store and extended aisle e-commerce initiatives

Ø Develop and execute creative material in support of the brands and related products.

**Profile**

Ø Bachelor’s degree in commerce/administration or equivalent work experience

Ø 3 to 5 years of relevant experience; or 2 years minimum as Marketing Coordinator with basic training in Project Management

Ø Able to communicate easily in French and English because you will work with retailer located in Canada and in the USA.

**Qualifications and competencies**

Ø High degree of autonomy;

Ø Must be organized;

Ø Able to meet deadlines;

Ø Able to work on multiple projects at the same time;

Ø Able to prioritize adequately;

Ø Self-reliance and initiative;

Ø Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite and more specifically, Excel and PowerPoint;

Ø Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

**Cultural Fit**

Ø Minimal traveling may be required to engage with customers and other members of the Marketing Communications team.

Ø Ability to mobilize and get the support from colleagues in other functions.

Ø Ability to take direction and guidance to progress in the role.

Ø Ability to create impactful and clear presentations

**Job Type**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lachine, QC H8S 2L3