Marketing & Project Manager
VTR Feeder Solutions Inc.
We are hiring a Marketing & Project Manager to join our growing Sales & Marketing team in Grimsby!
Candidates must have previous long-term experience in a similar role responsible for campaign development, marketing, and website management, with a strong background in project management supporting a Senior Management team. This role will also support with planning, scheduling, and material preparation for networking events or tradeshows. Candidates must also be available for local, national, and international travel to customer sites, tradeshows, and other networking events approximately 10% of the year as needed. We are seeking a confident individual with a high degree of professionalism, strong written and verbal communication skills, who demonstrates creative and innovative thinking and decision-making abilities. This is a full-time, permanent role.
Who we are – We are VTR Feeder Solutions, a leader in automated parts-feeding systems and North America’s largest parts-feeding company. Each piece we create is specifically designed to function individually or within a larger system and is built using the highest quality materials to exceed industry standards. From automotive to medical and pharmaceutical companies, we have helped hundreds of organizations around the world successfully improve their business with our expert insight in the best feeding solutions.
Why join us:
- Rapidly Growing Leader in the Automation & Parts-Feeding Industry
- Strong Commitment to our Core Values
- Dedicated Sales & Marketing Support Team
- Dedicated to Continuous Technological Advancement
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Trusted by Customers Worldwide
- Employee Benefits Program including medical, dental, life coverage, & health spending account
- Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses Allowance, and Custom Hearing Protection
Shift Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm; Minimum 40 hours per week
- Available for extended travel on weekdays, which may rarely bridge over a weekend or into the evening, for customer visits/outings and tradeshows. Common travel methods include air and car travel.
Compensation:
Salary: $70,000-$75,000 annually depending on experience
Overview:
- Report to Global Sales & Marketing Manager (GSMM)
- Communicate and collaborate with GSMM and other Sales & Marketing team members to draft, develop marketing campaign schedules and roll out
- Oversee Marketing Associate
- Responsible for the creation of content development and marketing communications, as well as social media visuals
- Manage VTR social media platforms and digital campaign software
- Website management and maintenance, including traffic tracking, content creation, reporting, and collaboration with 3rd party vendors for support
- Conduct company or project-specific research, compiling, analyzing and presenting or reporting findings
- Input Marketing Leads and other pertinent information into internal CRM software
- Support Inside Sales and GSMM to plan and execute Sales and other Networking Events
- Support HR Dept with organization of specific corporate events as required
- Support Sales & Marketing Dept with organizing travel and guest arrangements as needed
- Active member of the VTR Social Committee
- Support counterpart’s location and Marketing Team as needed
- Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines, as well as VTR’s Mission, Vision, and Values
- Other duties as required
What You'll Bring:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in similar marketing role
- Strong understanding and practice of project management principles
- Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field of study
- Previous experience using CRM software; Zoho or HubSpot preferred
- Strong knowledge of website management and maintenance; WordPress experience preferred
- Strong research skills
- Ability to develop and implement strategic marketing campaigns that align with corporate objectives
- Experience proposing and/or presenting thoughts, findings, solutions
- Experience creating presentations, reports, and dashboards
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, Word, & Teams
- Strong attention to detail, communication, and time management skills
- Exemplary customer service and relationship-building skills
- Strong team player, with the ability to learn from others and transfer knowledge clearly
- Demonstrates adaptability and the ability to adhere to tight deadlines
- Ability to remain organized in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment/industry
- Demonstrates innovative thinking and proactive/reactive problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to quality and safety
- Ability to disseminate information in various forms
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and valid passport
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for customer visits and trade shows in North America and Europe
- Must be able to adequately manage credit cards/corporate cards
- Strong understanding of proprietary information and commitment to confidentiality
Additional Information:
- Minimum 40 hours per week
- DPSP Matching Program
- Benefits, Health Spending Account, & Life Insurance
- Annual Bonus
- Casual dress
- Annual PPE Allowance
- Birthday Paid Day Off
- Paid Shutdown between Christmas and New Years
- Lunchroom with provided food and drinks
- Biweekly Lunches
- Paid education and training
- Own vehicle or reliable transportation required; not transit accessible
Work Conditions:
- On-site role at our Grimsby facility, with national or international travel approximately 10% of the calendar year; Extended travel on weekdays and which may rarely bridge over a weekend or into the evening, for customer visits/outings and tradeshows globally. Common travel methods include air and car travel.
- Temperature-controlled environment
- Manufacturing setting with exposure to loud work noises when on shop floor
- Office environment with prolonged or frequent sitting at computer/desk
- CSA-approved safety Shoes Required
- Hearing protection and safety glasses provided when required
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those who best meet our needs and qualifications.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, VTR Feeder Solutions is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process, and may refer to our Accessibility Contact page accessible through our company website.
Thank you for your interest in working with VTR!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Please describe your past marketing and project management responsibilities from past related roles. (ie. website and social media management, content creation, event planning, marketing material development, etc.)
- This role may required travelling nationally and internationally (car & air travel) for networking events or tradeshows. Are you willing, able, and authorized to travel internationally, including to the US?
- This is an on-site role at our Grimsby facility. Are you willing and able to work on-site?
- What CRM or project management software have you used in your past roles? How would you rate your understanding of these programs out of 10?
Experience:
- Website maintenance: 3 years (preferred)
- Marketing: 3 years (required)
- Content, communications, and marketing materials development: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License and Passport (preferred)
Work Location: In person
