communications coordinator Victoria
Job description
A Bit About Us:
- Oak Bay Bikes has been in business for almost 90 years because we love bikes and the people that ride them
- Our first commitment is to our customers, through friendly and efficient service
- Our goal is to inform, inspire and supply our customers with the right tools to ride bikes & embrace an active, outdoor lifestyle
- We believe work should be enjoyable and provide opportunities for inspiration and growth
Are you passionate about bikes? If you love bikes and believe they can change the world, this could be your dream workplace!
Oak Bay Bikes is looking for a Marketing and Communications manager to join our team. We are looking for someone to bring their passion, enthusiasm and experience to our fast paced, dynamic workplace. Voted best in the city, we pride ourselves in our hospitality and our strong relationships with our customers; if cultivating this through all forms of marketing and communications excites you, we want to hear from you!
A Bit About the Job:
- Create marketing campaigns to support and promote all areas of the business (service, sales, ecommerce, rentals and events)
- Be the point of contact for Oak Bay Bikes and the community
- Develop in store signage and a cohesive brand story and brand package
- Manage all store to customer communication
- Develop custom branded products
- Attend all in-store and community events as the face and voice of Oak Bay Bikes
- Set up and manage Google Ads
- Manage email and social media campaigns and accounts
- Create and manage content for all social media channels
- Create a yearly marketing plan including KPI’s
A Bit About You:
- Effective communication and hospitality skills
- Self-motivated, positive and team-focused individual
- Detail oriented and thorough in your work
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
- Highly qualified and experienced in digital marketing and social media management
- Have marketing experience in local, regional and national markets with an eye for trend forecasting
- Proficient in all forms of marketing, social media and communications
Assets:
- Familiar with Ascend RMS POS as well as other POS systems
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficient in all social media platforms
- Proficient in Google Ads and Google Analytics
- Experienced in ecommerce platforms and social media scheduling apps
- Enjoys cycling and is well versed in current trends, trend forecasting and cycling culture
Benefits:
- Extended health and dental care
- Inclusive workplace
- Access to rental and demo bikes
- Employee pricing and industry deals
- Competitive salary based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $63,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Victoria, BC V8R 1E2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you Passionate about bikes?
Experience:
- Marketing: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
