MARKETING SPECIALIST (12 Months Contract) chez Home Depot Canada à Toronto, ON  M3C 4H9

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
 
Job Description :
The Marketing Specialist acts as the detail level lead for the marketing planning and implementation for their business units and for THD as a whole. Their accountability is to the effective delivery of marketing communication for their specific business units and be able to clearly articulate the marketing strategies driving implementation. The successful candidate will:
Deliver marketing planning recommendations based on sound strategies, sales information and competitor behaviour to their Marketing, Advertising & Merchandising partners
Participate in the development & implementation of strategic marketing plans with cross functional groups in advertising, merchandising, finance and operations
Be accountable to provide marketing insights and recommendations to their business units to aid in go-forward planning


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Lead detail level planning, implementation and communication of business specific marketing plans to cross functional teams (merchandising, advertising, operations, etc) and act as key marketing contact for strategy implementation
Support Marketing Managers & business unit partners (merchandising, operations) by providing consumer insights, competitive data, sales analysis & recommendations to aid in strategic marketing planning
Work with Marketing Managers to lead cross functional implementation of integrated marketing events (i.e. total project events, catalogue planning, online integration, etc.)
Work with merchandising partners to provide tools and recommendations that aid in the development of monthly promotional programs and strategies
Work with Marketing Managers and creative agencies to develop & review marketing briefs and to ensure creative implementation tracks to strategy
Input into overall THD marketing direction and annual planning process as required
Participate in merchant line reviews and strategic planning with vendors as required
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (V2 – Valued Associate, Well Positioned)
2-3 years retail marketing background and/or advertising experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Powerpoint
Able to balance multiple priorities & manage time effectively
Team player with ability to lead
Excellent communications skills
Proven analytical and financial skills, including strong attention to detail
Enthusiastic with high energy level