This position is responsible for supporting the execution of Farm Boys Community Engagement Strategy including: executing a variety of community engagement events marketing project and programs. Working closely with the Manager Community Engagement this position will help ensure that all requirements are delivered in a timely manner while adhering to established brand guidelines. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.
Major Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all activities for various community engagement instore or sponsorship events including: mascot appearances onsite activations and sampling programs.
- Act as the onsite lead at various community and instore events.
- Assist in tracking monitoring and evaluating the progress of community engagement projects against strategy and workback schedules; communicating updates and summary reports to the Manager Community Engagement.
- Support the fulfillment process of deliverables for all Farm Boy events such as: samples giveaways merchandise etc.
- Oversee the coordination of the Farm Boy vehicle ensuring its being serviced and available for events.
- Maintain inventory for event execution such as: mascot costumes event kit materials signage merchandise etc.
- Plan and executes instore holiday programming to engage customers and enhance the instore experience.
- Support current marketing initiatives with the planning executing and tracking of programs such as: seasonal campaigns events or content marketing.
- Ensure timely execution of department administration including budgeting tracking and reporting.
- Support the execution of Nutrition and Dietician Programs at all Farm Boy locations.
- May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.
Qualifications :
- Typically requires completion of a postsecondary program with an emphasis in Marketing Event Planning or a related discipline plus 12 years of experience (preferably with a focus on retail grocery) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of marketing event and project management fundamentals.
- Superior computer skills specifically in Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of Asana considered an asset.
- Proven ability to set priorities multitask and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Keen eye for detail with proven followup practices.
- Selfmotivated adaptable and decisive with a handson approach.
- Strong customer skills including diplomacy discretion and relationship building.
- A passion for great tasting food and a desire to create the best customer shopping experience.
- Flexible schedule including availability during evenings weekends and holidays on occasion.
- Fluency in French shall be considered an asset.
- G Class drivers license and access to a vehicle is required
Work & Sensory Environment:
- Sitting for long periods of time at workstations (e.g. while keyboarding).
- Ability to travel between retail locations and community events with reliable transportation.
- Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond ones control.
- Exposure to eye strain from computer terminals.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Additional Information :
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime