Canadian Hospital Specialties Looking for Marketing Associate at Oakville, ON Full Time

SCOPE OF POSITION

The primary responsibilities of the Marketing Associate are to provide support for cross referencing, assemble quotations for customers, special order management, and general technical support for a portfolio of products used for surgery.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cross reference codes to company products
• Utilize and update information on the product database on the company’s MRP system (Modular). Work with internal business partners to ensure all information is accurate.
• Support in developing and managing elements of pricing strategy, price lists, and maintaining price changes in CHS’ systems
• Work with contracts department, sales and marketing leaders, and sales reps on all incoming RFP’s and quotations for operating room products.
• Prepares quotes for customers for submission to them by sales reps.
• Act as the first point of contact for sales reps on product information and pricing. Escalate requests within the organization to the appropriate marketing resource.
• Organize and check special orders and provide follow up on delivery dates
• Some management of samples and demos
• Communicate with the sales team
• Respond to customer emails
• Send outgoing lead generation emails to customers and/or phone customers directly
• Occasional sales field work may be required
• Provide light marketing support with collateral and campaign creation
• Other activities and tasks may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree
• Detail oriented, and proficient in excel
• Demonstrated analytical and technical skills with software programs including Microsoft Suite and exposure to an ERP system.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable communicating with customers and internal team members
• Must be proficient in written & spoken English. French is an asset
• 1-2 years’ experience in a medical environment is an asset

Technical Skills
Solid keyboarding and MS Office skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $15.00-$21.61 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Marketing/Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (preferred)