Bolts Plus Inc. Looking for Marketing Specialst at Bolton, ON Full Time

Bolts Plus (www.boltsplus.ca) is one of Canada’s leading construction and industrial supply distributors in Ontario From manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, product training or industry knowledge, Bolts Plus provides customers with a wide range of products and services. In any commercial facility or project phase, Bolts Plus’ one-stop-shop solution provides customers what they need to meet or exceed the demands of their job. Bolts Plus is proud to partner with industry-leading manufacturers to support this shared goal with quality, value and productivity to solve the needs and challenges of customers.

Bolts Plus services and supports tens of thousands of customers in Ontario and across Canada in a wide range of industries and trades. With 15 walk-in branches, a fast-paced distribution center, and more than 140 employees; we are proud to contribute to the success of projects across Ontario.

To keep up with our rapid growth, we are looking for a Marketing Specialist to join our growing team. This position is on site at 8800 George Bolton Pkwy in Bolton, ON

Core Responsibilities

• Drive creation of marketing collateral and develop sales materials.
• Create engaging content for Bolts Plus website.
• Manage social media accounts.
• Coordinate and validate product marketing messaging with the Sales team.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis across multiple market verticals.
• Collaborate to develop, maintain a marketing plan with the Marketing and sales departments.
• Develop and maintain campaigns, messaging and positioning for each product line.
• Deliver specific marketing deliverables outlined in the marketing plan.
• Participate in events to increase engagement in product.
• Manage and maintain our internal ERP, ChannelOnline.
• Create and maintain Product and Pricing files.
• Create bi-monthly booklets by collaborating with Senior Management
• Create weekly / bi-weekly blowout flyers by collaborating with Senior Management
• Print and distribute marketing materials in time for start of promotions
• Print additional marketing materials as requested by the stores/outside sales reps
• Maintain the online flyer, ensure expired promos are taken down and current promos are added promptly
• Ensure online flyer links directly to product being featured
• Create social media content
• Create a buffer of generic social media posts
• Establish and create videos for a Bolts Plus YouTube channel
• Create TV Commercials (CP24, local network affiliates, local community stations)
• Create voice/sound clips for radio commercials and Bolts Plus “On Hold” sound files
• Monitor website for price changes from POS system
• Add weights and measures for new items to website
• Add new/missing items to website
• Monitor/Maintain the “Deal Pricing” in POS system so that flyer prices come up automatically when sold in store
• Manage information on “Google My Business”
• Maintain Toner/Drums/Supplies for booklet printer
• Visit special events (BBQ, training sessions, etc.) to document on social media
• Create content for and maintain the e-mail list
• Create/Maintain content for In Store digital advertising
• Manage business card requests, liaise with Printers for production
• Explore new ideas for advertising and collaborate on opportunities with Senior Management
• Explore new ideas for Promo Items and SWAG. Collaborate on opportunities with Senior Management
• Create/Improve Bolts Plus assortment and packaging labels
• Create and print assortment/bin labels as requested by sales reps so that they conform to Bolts Plus standards
• Establish relationships with online social media “influencers” to explore possibility of partnership. Collaborate on opportunities with Senior Management
• Create/Print in store signage
• Create/Print holiday hours signs for stores
• Create graphics as needed for example: website, truck wraps, trade show display booths, coffee cups, etc

What You Will Bring

• University/College Degree or Diploma in Marketing and Business
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in digital marketing, social media, and graphic design.
• Excellent proofreading skills to ensure quality control.
• Strategic thinker with good understanding of brand management.
• Proven ability to prioritize, organize, manage time and multi-task with excellent attention to detail, and be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic, autonomous, and flexible with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to travel to different Bolts Plus locations and events

What We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Team Environment
• Competitive Salary
• Opportunities for Career Growth

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bolton, ON L7E 2Y4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you possess a valid Drivers License and have reliable means to travel to various Bolts Plus locations and events throughout Ontario?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (preferred)