Marketing Specialist – Speedo Canada

at  Pentland Brands

1 July 2024
Job ID: 1973
Fixed Term Contract - Full Time
Sales
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Marketing Specialist - Fixed Term Contract Hire
Hybrid in Downtown Toronto
18-month Assignment

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Understand the unique requirements for in-store merchandising execution across key strategic partners and retail accounts (set dates, execution capability, security requirements, branding restrictions/guidelines, etc.)3-5 years’ experience marketing consumer products.
Knowledge of building, negotiating, evaluating contracts. Demonstrating attention to detail and diligent to expectations required.
Knowledge of a variety of marketing functions.
Passion for creating and executing innovative consumer experiences in retail store environments.
Written and verbal communication skills, including but not limited to presenting in front of groups and building relationships in to gain an understanding of customer’s needs.
Demonstrates working knowledge of retailers and their business models. Responsible for partner marketing interface and ongoing marketing relationship.
Ability to work autonomously.
Speedo and Pentland Brands are an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, we have a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. To achieve these goals, applicants are asked not to disclose salary history information

KEY PURPOSE:

The Marketing Specialist will lead the development and execution of the integrated marketing plans, and marketing mix, to grow the Speedo brand and market share. The Marketing Specialist will also evolve in this role and eventually help to grow other Pentland Brands in the Canada region. The ideal candidate will mix their obvious passion for sport and culture, with their proven ability to lead a cross-functional marketing efforts in region to elevate and extend the Speedo brand with athletes, teams, influencers, media, and retailers; create demand for multiple product launches and product lines; and drive growth and engagement within Speedo brand communities across all relevant consumer touchpoints.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead, develop, and execute implementation of Speedo brand marketing strategies and integrated seasonal marketing plans for key marketing initiatives and for all assigned product launches.
Lead an on-going integrated marketing process to ensure timely delivery of all campaign assets and consumer activations and guide the development of innovative marketing strategies.
Deliver tactics to enhance and expand Brand across all marketing functions including PR, social media, Paid Media, Ambassador programs, Event Marketing, Retail/Wholesale Visual Merchandising, to reach, engage and inspire our target consumers more effectively.
Develop and deliver marketing briefs to internal/external creative teams, agency partners, and freelancers to inspire and guide creative development.
Manage team sponsorships and help grow sales through investing in these relationships and initiatives.
Collaborate with internal partners (including sports marketing, social media & creative teams) and external partners (including athlete management) to develop and execute both brand concepts that amplify the visibility of Speedo athletes and product innovation while growing the Speedo brand.
Stakeholders - Maintain effective working relationships with internal partners across marketing, product, sales, ops and finance, and external marketing agencies & resources as needed.
Partner well with Speedo International Brand Marketing team leads to ensure Speedo Canada GTM tactics align with global strategies.
Consumer Trends – build relationships with key consumer groups and work closely with internal thought-leaders and external networks to identify influencers and stay current on market trends.
Customize trackers and work back schedules to manage individual projects.