Marketing and Communications Specialist
Organizational Overview
CARSTAR is Canada’s leader in the Collision Repair industry, with over 140 Franchise locations across the country. Within Canada, CARSTAR repairs approximately 100,000 vehicles per year with the highest rate of customer satisfaction.
Role Description
CARSTAR is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist to join the corporate team. The Marketing and Communications Specialist will work directly with the Marketing Manager to develop and execute national and regional marketing communications plans for the organization. In addition, the successful candidate will build and implement the company’s PR and Communications strategy, be responsible for writing, editing and distributing organizational communications, and work on marketing campaigns.
The individual must be creative and innovative, have great attention to detail and possess excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet short deadlines. This person will be primarily responsible for marketing communications nationally.
Responsibilities:
- Writing, proofreading and editing of marketing materials for content accuracy and brand consistency
- Overseeing the development and execution of CARSTAR’s annual National Fundraising Campaign in support of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Development and execution of social media strategy and online presence
- Working with Marketing Manager on development and execution of all marketing promotions, programs and communications
- Liaison with Trade Press and responsible for CARSTAR’s Trade Press publication strategy
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Creative and innovative with great attention to detail
- Excellent proofreading and copy writing skills (both creative and professional)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet short deadlines
Qualifications include post secondary degree and/or diploma in Marketing and/or Communications and a minimum of 2 years of job related experience. Membership in Marketing and/or PR associations is an asset.
This role is an exceptional opportunity for someone who’s energetic and self-motivated!
Forward your resume and samples of your writing (both creative and professional) to hr@carstar.ca
