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Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET® is North America’s leading grower/marketer of gourmet greenhouse vegetables. Our vegetables are packed under the SUNSET® brand of produce and can be found in leading grocers throughout North America. The success of our growth is attributable to the energy and talents of our people.
We have an immediate opening in our expanding Marketing Department for a Creative Manager with the proven talent in a wide range of marketing initiatives. This position is responsible for the development of exceptionally creative branding and marketing initiatives for Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET®, as well as for project management in advertising/promotional programs and related marketing actions for the company. The position is based at the company’s head office in Kingsville, Ontario.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop out-of-the-box ideas and helps identify with the best solutions. Oversees and guides activities of team
• Lead creative ideation to ensure highest creative quality is met for each project
• Participate in building the branding strategy and synergies with other types of media advertising campaigns of the organization
• Conceptualize and create overall design concept including estimates, assumptions, scope, and creative designs
• Communicate design goals and messages to team, ensuring integration of design requirements into all phases of production
• Create and maintain a consistent and appropriate look for projects and collateral pieces
• Develop and refine the design process to reflect technical requirements of delivery platform
• Write compelling and on-target copy.
• Responsible for executing the design of all major component of the Web site
• Researches and analyzes industry trends and maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and creative techniques
• Interfaces with both internal and external customers to build working relationships
• Participates in new product development and all phases of the design process to ensure a high level of creativity
• Assist with presentations to existing and new clients by participating in or leading pitches
• Able work in a team, posses analytical skills, result-oriented, composure under pressures, attention to detail, perseverance
• Will keep all company information confidential and will not disclose any company information to outside individuals
• Will follow all company rules and regulations at all times
• Other duties or details may be assigned
Job requirements:
• University degree in marketing, communications, new media & creative design, business or related field (Project Management and/or Business Studies)
• 7-10 years experience in marketing and branding; demonstrated ability to work within a complex organizational structure
• Previous agency experience a must
• Experience in working with national branding an asset
• Languages: fluent in English, French an asset
• Solid experience in Microsoft Office and graphic design software (Adobe CS4+) as well as other computer applications that pertain to print production
• Superior communication skills, motivational, interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to manage a number of projects/multi-task at one time with daily competing priorities and staggered deadlines
• Experience with e-marketing/web development-minor web programming experience an asset, demonstrated ability to write press releases/corporate communications,
• Attention to detail is a must
• Ability to work autonomously
• Must possess a valid Passport, ability to travel
We offer:
• Competitive pay
• Health benefits
• Growth opportunities
We at Mastronardi Produce consistently strive to be the industry leader in the growing, shipping, marketing, and selling of the finest greenhouse vegetables available. Join a team that is passionate, forward thinking, challenging, and exciting to work with!
Please email your resume to hr@mastronardiproduce.com
Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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