Position: Marketing Specialist (Canada) – 18-month contract
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Reports to: Manager, Insights & Innovation
Strong. Sustainable. Southwire.
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship, and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?
What’s in it for you?
An Elite Team:
As a member of the Southwire team, you’d be working with the best of best in the industry. The technical expertise and knowledge that resides under our roofs is unparalleled, couple that with high energy, great camaraderie, and a desire to dominate the market – and you’ve got an A+ team.
Career Growth:
Southwire has an unmatched eye for talent, and the tenacity to mentor and develop from within. The experience and learning opportunities provided to you by your peers and management team will equip you to excel at meaningful work, each and every day. This is a special and unique opportunity to join one of our booming divisions – you’ll learn our entire business cycle, financial reporting and strategy to point you in upward career trajectory at Southwire.
What our Marketing Specialist does:
- Assist in the development, preparation, design and implementation of Southwire Canada’s marketing, advertising, branding, communication, sales and promotional campaigns and initiatives
- Drive the digital strategy and execution for Southwire Canada, as it relates to “One Southwire” approach.
- Coordinate with corporate marketing and communications team to utilize resources and gain synergies
- Assure consistent communication of brand both internally and externally to customers, sponsors and other business partners
- Lead efforts that support research, digital, and offline marketing and communications of Southwire’s products and solution offerings
- Liaise with US marketing and Canadian sales team to optimize customer experience and ensure brand consistency
- Execute and manage social media activities across multiple channels to grow customer awareness and have a deep understanding of the digital media search engines
What you’ll need to bring to the table:
- University degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Commerce or Marketing
- 2-4 years’ experience working directly with W&C end user customers and electrical contractors. Experience in working with distributors and resellers.
- SAP and/or SAP Business Intelligence experience ideal or prior experience with an ERP system
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven business acumen, proven presentation skills, exceptional interpersonal capabilities and possess an attention to detail
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders within Southwire
- Ability to multi-task and effectively time manage – with a variety of projects ongoing at once
- Ability to travel, as much as 20%
- Quick learner and adaptable to change
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.