Overview

Working within a small team, the candidate will focus on the three pillars of this position: annual industry events, marketing & communications, and technologies/digitalization. This role will help build CIGBA/DCI’s future image within the Canadian independent grocery industry while maintaining revenues that provide value to both its Members and Partners. The role includes managing and operating within related budgets and working closely with the President & Director of Operations. Furthermore, the candidate will need to demonstrate leadership, autonomy, creativity, a sense of teamwork, and a passion for independent operators within the Canadian grocery industry.

Responsibilities

Events (30%)

Manage current events including annual Business Summit, annual Star Awards Gala, charity networking event (i.e golf tournament)
Implement new ideas related to current or future events to increase reach and revenue (event sponsorship, advertisement etc.)
Develop new events or initiatives as needed and aligned to CIGBA and/or DCI
Secure event sponsorships and maintain existing sponsorship relations
Manage all events and communications budgets with the President & Director of Operations
Prepare copywriting, speeches, write ups, and press releases for events and associated websites
Design all marketing, banners, sponsorship visuals, digital slides and print media as needed for events and associated websites

Communications and Marketing (40%)

Manage, develop and implement current and new external communication tools impacting the image of CIGBA/DCI and the quality of its communications, promotions, and programs
Develop and maintain a communications schedule, implementing new strategies to increase efficiencies and participation in CIGBA/DCI’s various programs
Execute daily communications as needed to Members, Partners and/or industry
Maintain the CIGBA/DCI quarterly newsletter, its advertisement contracts, and acquire new advertising revenue for upcoming newsletters
Maintain a pulse on the industry by following, interacting, and creating content on our various social media accounts (Facebook, X, LinkedIn)
Maintain the company’s master database, listservs, and files
Maintain the company’s intranet portal for Members including all relevant updates
Maintain the company’s intranet portal for Vendors including account logins, uploading documents and media
Maintain the company’s two websites: www.distributioncanada.ca and www.cigba.ca
Plan, design and execute various Partner promotions, contests and engagement
Develop good relationships with all Members, Partners and industry personnel

Technologies (20%)

Maintain existing or new email marketing platform to collect user data and reporting
Assist the President & Director of Operations in the development of different business tools, apps, and integrations that will increase program participation and results
Assist in the development of new Member services that will provide value to our Members and in the industry (recruiting, retention, information, education and resources, etc.)
Connect with IT, domain hosts, and web masters as needed
Coordinate monthly deals and buys within our ordering software and execute via developed tools

Assisting The President & Director of Operations (10%)

Update and prepare presentation decks, and/or digital slides
Travel to nearby industry conferences and tradeshows to keep a pulse on marketing and creative strategies
Sit in on any meetings or conferences if the President and Director of Operations is not available
Maintain and review all Co-operative Trade Agreements, digital consent forms, and company profile
Assist the president in various functions as needed

Required Skills

Competency in project and event management

Strong verbal and written communications skills, fluency in French is a plus
Creative mindset, with competency in graphic design
Business and networking capabilities
Competency in communications, negotiations and presentations
Competency in web, social media, SEO and digital management
Autonomous and results oriented
Flexible and ready to learn and assume responsibilities
Proficient in: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Internet Based Applications.
Experience with an order management software is a plus. Familiarity with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and other Google-based applications

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay

Retention bonus

Benefits

On-site parking

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience

Digital Communications: 2 years (preferred)
Website maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Marketing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-22

Expected start date: 2025-07-01

Manager - Events, Digital Communications and Marketing

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