Brand Activator - Minnesota

CCM Hockey

16h

About The Position

CCM Hockey is present worldwide, we have offices in Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Taiwan. Our headquarters are located in Montreal, where we create and develop our equipment. Our mission is to inspire dreams and empower every player to fulfill their passion while enjoying their game. Our team's vision is to be the leading brand on and off the ice, by delivering innovative products and outstanding experience to our athletes and partners everywhere, all while putting our employees and communities at the forefront. We aim to unlock the full potential of every CCM athlete from pond to forum by delivering innovation to maximize performance and ignite in them the self-confidence to chase their dream. We’re looking for passionate players who share our core values and will help us become THE industry leader!
At CCM Hockey, we live our values everyday:
Authenticity: Standing up for who you are, doing what you mean and what you believe in.
Empowerment: Through their unique contributions, each person is different, each person is important, and each person has the opportunity to make a difference.
Teamwork: A team that works together always beats a team of highly skilled individual players.
Respect: Valuing differences and allowing others to express themselves when working together, to achieve common goals, to grow and succeed as a company.
This position is based in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
PURPOSE
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Brand Activator will implement and execute CCM consumer and customer events following the Brand Marketing plan for the assigned region in accordance with global guidelines. They will ensure execution and commercial impact of CCM marketing concepts in-store. They will additionally implement in Grow The Game activities, whilst building relationships with key partners and retail staff. This role will ensure to educate staff, organize and coordinate in-store activation, consumer activations and large-scale events, as well as build local brand awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business
• Must have 1-2 years of experience in sport store
• Ability to work within an established budget.
• Strong customer-focused and problem-solving skills.
• Solid communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Autonomous, adaptable, and team oriented.
• Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to travel (65%)
• Must have a valid driver’s licence

Nice To Haves

• A deep understanding of the hockey industry and consumer trends, complemented by strong knowledge of the local hockey market, including its teams, key players, leagues, and strategic initiatives (an asset)

Responsibilities

• Build and ensure proper customer and partner relationship management.
• Implement go-to-market activities (in-store, events, shows, camps, etc.).
• Initiate and perform sell-through activities in stores.
• Carry through Grow The Game activities.
• Support local PR initiatives.
• Contribute to the briefing process to Trade Marketing for in-store needs (communication, POP, staff tools, etc.)
• Educate and inform in-store retail staff on technical product specifics and concepts on key product launches through product knowledge sessions and product demonstrations.
• Organize and participate occasionally in team activities and events outside of regular working hours

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, including a performance-based bonus program.
• Full range of group insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.) from Day 1.
• Group retirement pension plan with employer matching
• 3 weeks of vacation per year prorated as of your start date.
• Discounted prices on CCM products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level