Trade Marketing Coordinator

Why join DESIGNME?

At DESIGNME we want to make you feel better and bring out the best version of yourself. We believe that haircare should only contain high-quality ingredients, should respect our beautiful planet and keep our furry friends safe; that's why our entire product line is 100% cruelty-free and contains none of the nasty stuff, like harmful sulfates, parabens or gluten. Last but not least, DESIGNME is proudly Canadian and based in Montreal.

Who are we?

We are a haircare/styling start-up company with a lot to do and we are looking for someone to join our amazing team. Our brand has over 213k followers online, an ecommerce platform and professional distribution across North America and internationally.

Role Overview

This is an entry level position in the beauty market! We're looking for a trade marketing coordinator, someone who loves coordinating projects, be the problem solver and be a proactive team member who is passionate about enhancing the stylist journey and our internal process. You're a collaborator by nature with great communication skills and you can work across departments; you're self-professed in power point and excel.

You will be executing new out-of-the-box 360 marketing campaigns that help growing our main channel revenue: professional distributors. You will become the right hand of our Marketing Manager and support our clients. You will implement different marketing strategies at distributors level.

Through daily, weekly, and monthly activities, you will play a key role in bridging the gap between marketing and sales by developing and executing trade marketing strategies that drive brand visibility and sales performance. This role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and a proactive mindset to support our retail and distributor partners. You will be splitting your time between: trade activation 50%, events 20%, merchandising 30%.

You will be reporting to our marketing manager and have a great support of an amazing team members!

What will your day to day look like?

• Coordinate various projects including the creation/briefing of all trade marketing initiatives, the creation of go-to-market program and tools to promote our products.
• Maintain strong relationships with retail and distribution partners by providing regular updates and support.
• Brief, proofread, revise, and correct elements of in-store collateral pieces, displays, in-store wall communications.
• Learn, master and update working tools and documents.
• Coordinate communications and plans to be deployed with the Digital, Public Relations and Social Media teams as well as the various angles to use.
• Support the organization of trade shows, sales meetings, and other events to showcase the DESIGNME brand.
• Create and brief the creative team to support the education team.
• Create and brief marketing collateral to support the sales department.
• Work closely with the sales assistant in order for them to provide the material needed and respect the timelines.

What you are made of:

• You are a skilled at project management
• You are organized and analytical
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• You can work in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about the beauty industry
• Bilingual in English and French is a strong asset

Who are you:

Organized - You know that in order to be successful, you need to be organized and you love it when everything is in the right place

Entrepreneurial - Your enthusiasm for what we do, combined with a resourceful and proactive approach to winning business help you meet and exceed your targets

Driven and highly motivated - You want to roll your sleeves up, you're able to think outside the box, achieve results and take full ownership of your accounts

Personable - You have strong communication skills: you have an excellent command of the English language. You will have the ability to listen as well as present in meetings.

Eco-friendly! - You share our passion for people and the planet

Fun - You work hard, but you also know how to play harder! We want you to bring your colourful personality out.

Our current team & the support you will get:

• Join a small and dedicated team!

• Have a lot of growth opportunity

• Be an essential to our team and to the success of our brand

• Have support by beauty industry veterans

• Almost be assured to have amazing hair working at DESIGNME!

Employment Type

Full-time