Nissan Motor Corporation Looking for Specialist Marketing Communication at Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Full Time

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We are currently looking for a Specialist, Marketing Communications to join our team in Mississauga, ON.

This role will be responsible for leading and driving forward the Social Media Program for Nissan while supporting the brand marketing communications strategy nationally, performing key tasks toward the production of multi-channel advertising campaigns and assisting with the budget management process.

Job functions Include but are not limited to:

• Social Media Support – Oversee the day-to-day management of Nissan’s social media channels and lead program enhancements: 40%
• Work with the Community Managers at the Agencies of Record on daily content posting, conversation monitoring, and community responses.
• Liaise internally with other Marketing functions and business units to develop monthly content strategies.
• Work with the Planner on the team to establish opportunities for asset development based on social insights and trends.
• Evaluate social media workflows and channel organization for efficiency and optimal customer experience.
• Manage Nissan’s Google Review improvement strategy and semi-weekly response process with Customer Care and Nissan Canada Finance.
• Perform competitive and cross-market analysis and benchmarking, and ongoing social media performance reporting and insights.

• Advertising Campaign Support – Support the development & implementation of national brand advertising campaigns for new and existing models: 25%
• Coordinate the execution of brand advertising campaigns with the Planner and Senior Planner on the team, and Agency of Record (print, DOOH, POS).
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for input and approvals to content and messaging (i.e. link with Product Team to maintain RTBs documentation).
• Assist with the coordination of vehicle logistics for production and/or event sponsorship activity.
• Participate in weekly status meetings and quarterly campaign performance reviews with agency partners.
• Work closely with French Agency and translation vendors on French deliverables as required.

• Ad-hoc Team Support – Supporting other functions of the Brand Marketing team: 25%
• Special project/task support, as requested by Planner, Senior Planner and Manager (i.e. lead small projects from A to Z, incl. post- project surveys, with the Planner supervision)
• Assisting in the development of dealer bulletins and presentation slides.

• Financial Support – Submitting budget requests and reporting: 10%
• Develop documentation for project cost approvals (i.e. PO tracking)
• Create semi-weekly estimate summary sheets for Director’s review.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge: This position requires a post-secondary diploma with a focus on marketing communications and or equivalent related business experience. 1 to 3 years in a marketing, communications or advertising role is required. Previous automotive experience is preferred. Bilingualism (French English – spoken/written) is a strong asset. Must be able to work independently, deal with multiple tasks/deadlines and able to change priorities when required. Excellent communication skills (written/verbal); strong customer service ethic.

Interpersonal Skills: The incumbent of this position is required to communicate effectively with managers, co-workers, dealers, agencies and vendors. Exchange information with diplomacy when working with other personnel. Effective listening skills, good conflict resolution and presentation preparation skills and the ability to present information with diplomacy is also required.

Complexity and Problem-Solving: This position requires the ability to oversee multi-faceted projects in a short period. The ability to be solutions-driven and show initiative is critical.

Physical and Sensory Demands: This position entails a moderate degree of sensory effort (i.e. concentration when proofing materials or summarizing estimates, acquiring detailed information via telephone, emails, and presentations); there is moderate physical effort (i.e. Walking and climbing stairs, inspecting vehicles, etc.).

Decision-making/Impact of the Position: This position holds a level of responsibility (i.e. ensuring accuracy in social content and responses), which may have a negative impact on the business in terms of image, dealer relations and also impact budget and cash flow if incorrect information is approved.

People Management: At times the incumbent may be required to lead supporting functions internally and externally with the support of the Planner, Senior Planner, and/or Manager.

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan Canada, Inc. is proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for the fourth year in a row. This certification was made possible thanks to our employees who share a continued focus on building, sustaining, and being a part of a high-performing workplace culture. Join our winning team today.

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in Canada and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire. **Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

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