Effective Edge Communications Looking for Account Manager (Marketing) at St. Jacobs, ON Full Time

Effective Edge is a full-service marketing agency in St Jacobs, Ontario. We pride ourselves on partnering with our clients to build long-term relationships providing the most impactful solutions to their communication objectives. Every step we take is strategic, from gathering and generating content, to copywriting, design and execution/production, whether traditional or digital – so our clients can make the best use of their communications budgets in a world of perpetual change.

We are looking to add an Account Manager to our highly collaborative team of professional marketers. This role is primarily client-facing. You’ll use your sales and negotiating skills as well as your in-depth knowledge of marketing principles and strategies to develop objectives and plan both print and digital media communications that promote the products and services of our clients.

About The Role:

• Develop and present proposals for various projects and prospective clients
• Conduct meetings with existing and prospective clients to gather information, present strategies, recommendations, and project concepts or drafts
• Work both independently and collaboratively with all team members in a multidisciplinary environment to meet client objectives and deadlines in an innovative, creative, efficient manner
• Respond promptly and knowledgeably to all incoming inquiries
• Plan and develop content for both traditional print and various digital communications, including brochures, displays, ads, websites, videos and other marketing material
• Organize and direct activities to develop and implement marketing communications materials
• Coordinate production with outsourced vendors, maintaining positive vendor relationships
• Collaborate on continued team learning & development, both providing and receiving training
• Conduct market research as required to develop & improve strategies and outcomes
• Build and maintain project/campaign budgets; track and monitor project profitability, making adjustments as necessary

What You Bring:

• Completion of university or college degree/diploma in marketing, advertising, communications, public relations or related field
• Several years’ experience in a marketing role (BONUS: agency experience)
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and business administration
• Understanding of graphic design, content development, web development processes
• Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to engage with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to asses and characteristics of products or services to be promoted and advise clients on advertising needs or sales promotion strategies
• Ability to interpret general objectives and concept plans, transforming them into detailed briefs for the production team
• Strong sense of reasoning, judgement and integrity
• Invested interest in continued learning, contributing to a culture of improvement, innovation and excellence
• Self starter with a positive attitude, problem-solving mindset and effective time-management skills to meet deadlines
• Presentation skills and proven ability to negotiate

Qualifications/Experience that will make you stand out:

• Sales experience
• Copywriting experience (creative, technical)
• Interest/background/knowledge of manufacturing, heavy equipment and agriculture industries
• Experience in website development

Additional information:

This position is 40 hours per week on location at our St Jacobs, ON office, generally 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional (infrequent) overtime may be required. Flex time is available when needed, and we are set up for remote working where necessary.

On occasion, you may be required to attend video/photo shoots with exposure to various outdoor elements including snow, cold, rain and heat. Safety shoes/boots are required at some locations. Safety goggles (including tinted welding-safe goggles) are provided where necessary.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome all eligible candidates. We thank you for your interest in Effective Edge. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flextime
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Jacobs, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)