Marketing Administrative Assistant

Job Responsibility:

Recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, Barkman Concrete Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete. Barkman Concrete is a family-owned company where our focused investment to our success is People, Quality, and Capacity, sustaining growth through the contributions of our team members' commitment to customer service, quality, and innovation.

We currently have an opportunity for a Marketing Administrative Assistant to join our Marketing team, working from our head office in Steinbach, MB. Within a team environment, reporting to the Marketing Manager, and will assist in all functions of the planning and execution of Barkman Concrete's marketing strategies and initiatives across different channels.

At Barkman Concrete we focus on:

People : A positive attitude, a willingness to help co-workers, being punctual with a commitment to good attendance and the ability to work with others to problem-solve.

Quality: An eye for detail, taking pride in your workmanship. A high level of commitment and a “can-do” attitude towards quality.

Capacity: Understanding the importance of time management and work ethic towards getting tasks completed to meet necessary requirements with high-quality standards.

As a Marketing Administrative Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Prioritize and manage tasks effectively to meet project deadlines and team objectives
• Maintain accurate and up to date customer and marketing information across various platforms
• Organize and manage digital and physical marketing assets, including files, shared drives, and collateral
• Monitor marketing inventory levels and coordinate ordering promotional merchandise, in-store display materials and supplies
• Assist with customer-facing requests, including providing product photos, customer information, promotional materials, and event-related support
• Assist and support customers in the implementation of advertising and promotional materials, in-store merchandising, and display installations, ensuring consistency and effectiveness
• Maintain communication between the Marketing team, Sales, Operations, and Customers
• Support ongoing Barkman brand development and ensure consistency with established branding
• Contribute to the creation and coordination of content, including imagery, design support, copywriting, video, blogs, social media, and email marketing
• Stay up to date on marketing trends and best practices to support continuous improvement
• Additional marketing-related tasks and projects as assigned

The ideal candidate will have:

• Highly organized handling multiple projects with strong time management skills
• Excellent written, verbal and comprehension skills
• Proven team player who is highly adaptable
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Working knowledge of marketing principles and brand awareness
• Highly creative and versatile
• Willingness to learn
• Valid driver's license
• University degree or college diploma in marketing, business administration or related field considered an asset
• Customer service experience considered an asset

If you enjoy working in a team environment, making a positive impact, this may be the right opportunity for you. Barkman offers you group insurance, a retirement savings plan, product discounts, and education subsidies. The wage range for the position is $41,000 - $45,000 annually, and will be dependent on education, skills, and experience. To learn more about our company and products visit

Applicants are requested to submit their resumes. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for an interview throughout the process.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $41,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Steinbach, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person