MARKETING MANAGER

The Acadian Trading House Inc. (ATH) is a marketing group of eight (8) manufacturers of wood & building products located in Northern New Brunswick. The company seeks to hire a marketing manager to oversee their international trade activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, develop and execute marketing initiatives that will drive business development opportunities
• Develop a marketing strategy identifying key marketing efforts and promotional tools needed including annual budget for implementation
• Develop key promotional tools for their strategic use
• Identify and target international markets and key projects
• Undertake travel, as required, to expand customer base and business opportunities
• Provide the ATH Group with suitable contract opportunities for product supply and sales
• Coordinate and monitor ATH marketing campaigns and make recommendations to revise business and marketing strategy as needed
• Prepare reports and briefs for the ATH Group and its Board of Directors
• Report directly to the Board of Directors and attend board meetings as required

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education, Training & Experience

• University degree in marketing, business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum five (5) years of experience in marketing & sales and/or in the wood sector and the value-added wood manufacturing sector
• An acceptable combination of education, training and experience will be considered
• Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) preferred and will be considered an asset 

Skills & Competencies

• Able to identify relevant contacts, develop and maintain business relationships
• Motivated, autonomous, good leadership skills and excellent team player
• Strong analytical skills, able to initiate and develop strategic action plans
• Excellent personal and communication skills (spoken and written)
• Languages: English and French: at a minimum, be fluent in one and good in the other.
• Spanish will be considered an asset.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Full time position ; minimum 3 year contract with option for renewal
• Salary based on experience; up to 90,000$ per annum plus benefits
• Candidate must commit to establish residence in New Brunswick

INFORMATION FOR SUBMISSIONS

1. Resume
2. Response to the following five (5) questions:

• Describe your experience in marketing products then your experience in international marketing
• Describe your experience in the value-added wood products manufacturing sector
• In what consists your experience in the analysis of marketing challenges and the development of strategic action plans?
• Describe your experience in developing and sustaining business relationships with industry
• If you consider yourself innovative and a forward-thinker, please describe its justification

CONTACT

If interested in the position, please send your information to the attention of:

Mr. Robert Lennon
Acadian Trading House Inc. \ Maison de Commerce Acadienne Inc.
97 Roseberry street,
Campbellton, New Brunswick
E3N 3H3
Tel. 506.547.6053
blennon@xstratazinc.ca

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:     AUGUST 6,  2010 

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