Marketing Specialist / Spécialiste Marketing

Sysco•Halifax, NS

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more. With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD. Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success? For more information, visit www.sysca.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers Role: In partnership with the Director, Sales Strategy & Operations (DSSO) and Marketing Manager, this role will be responsible for the deployment and execution of Marketing programs and initiatives within the Region, supporting Sales growth. This includes but is not limited to the planning and execution of trade shows and customer events, vendor coordination, internal event coordination, communications and alignment with Sysco Canada’s marketing team and brand standards. This role is a subject matter expert in all core sales and marketing programs and promotions and will support entrenchment of these in the region.

Requirements

1-2 years’ work experience in a Field Marketing role.
College diploma in Marketing or related concentration required.
Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Desktop Publishing and Graphic programs required.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills (verbal, written, presentations)
Experience in event & tradeshow management.
High learning agility
Embraces change and champions corporate initiatives.
Must have the ability to be detail-oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required as there may be travel up to 30%.
Bilingual (French and English)
Proficiency in English is required for this position to communicate effectively with English-speaking colleagues and to perform duties in a bilingual work environment.

Nice To Haves

Food service industry experience is an asset.
University degree considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Support the Marketing Manager in development of marketing strategy, assets, programs, and growth initiatives in the Region and in collaboration with the Canadian marketing team.
Be the ambassador for and expert on programs such as Sysco Rewards, Sysco Perks, New Customer Onboarding, Restaurant Solutions, and all other internal resources in our sales toolkit.
Plan and execute Customer Events and tradeshows with excellence and attention to detail and customer experience.
Manage the execution of the regional calendar of marketing activities, including event planning, trade shows, general sales meetings (GSM), catalogues, sales growth programs, digital communications, and customer loyalty programs.
Own communication excellence and marketing to our three levels of customers: External, Internal, and Vendor partners.
Measure and report out on Local Sales Promotions and marketing programs, with the ability to make recommendations based on results, insights, and market analytics.
Work collaboratively with the Sysco Canada marketing team, maintaining strong alignment and sharing of resources, strategies, processes, and tools.
With your team, deliver the regional marketing budget on plan.
Support a Customers First Mindset while carrying out daily duties.
Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Voluntary Optional Insurance
Parental Leave Plan
Company Pension Plan
Group RRSP & TFSA
Employee and Family Assistance
Stock Purchase Plan
Maple Virtual Care
Unlimited on-line learning
Sysco product discounts
Preferred vendor discounts
Associate Resource Groups