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Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

NOW Health Group Canada / Puresource Natural Products DistributorGuelph, ON, Canada
5 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Who we are :

As a family-owned company since 1968 — NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.

A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.

Job Title : Marketing Assistant

Please note : This is a fixed term contract position

Location : Onsite in Guelph, ON

Job Description :

This position is a pivotal role within our organization, supporting the marketing materials and integrated programs to support Business to Business activities. In this role you will collaborate with internal teams and vendors to execute a wide range of marketing programs and initiatives.

The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter with strong initiative and a passion for marketing.

Scope for the position :

  • Responsible for developing & executing marketing materials & activities to support Business to Business activities
  • Ensure all activities are in support of company goals and brand focus

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Liaise and support the brand team in the creation & distribution of retailer facing assets (ie. literature, danglers, displays, coupons, etc)
  • Support and coordinate the end-to-end implementation of the Puresource / NOW Catalogue from content to print & digital versions
  • Create & execute trade facing monthly e-newsletters
  • Create & execute monthly digital wholesale price lists
  • Support the Trade Marketing Manager in executing National Trade shows for our company including, booth planning, product stock, vendors, specials, scheduling & all marketing support materials etc,
  • Support and implement trade facing advertising placements with key journals
  • Support in reconciling budgets
  • Support new 3rd party brands in launch, follow-ups, & brand trainings with our sales team
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams
  • Other ad hoc projects and tasks as required

    • Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, certifications :

  • Diploma or Degree in Marketing
  • 1 plus years of Marketing experience, in a similar industry preferred
  • Exceptional collaboration with others within the organization
  • 1 yr+ Project management experience preferred.
  • Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills, including presenting to internal stakeholders
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills
  • Experience managing trade shows or events is an asset
  • Adaptability in a dynamic, complex and fast paced environment
  • Professional and friendly attitude with excellent customer service skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet all deadlines
  • Attention to detail is a must
  • A passion for marketing!
  • Available for occasional overnight travel
  • Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license

    • How to apply :

    Qualified candidates can apply through Indeed or submit their resumes to [email protected]. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Marketing Assistant) in the subject line.

    Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.

    For more information about our company, visit https : / / www.puresource.ca / or https : / / nowfoods.ca /

    For a full list of opportunities, visit https : / / www.puresource.ca / careers /