New Posting - First Air

Manager, Marketing & Communications
First Air - Kanata, ON

REFERENCE #: S65711 POSITION: MANAGER, MARKETING & COMMICATIONS (FULL TIME) LOCATION: KANATA DEPARTMENT: COMMERCIAL AVAILABLE: IMMEDIATELY CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2016 SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:  Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications: 3 year post secondary education with a concentration in business/marketing /communications preferred. Minimum 5 years previous related experience, within the aviation industry would be considered an asset. Strategic thinker with creative marketing planning skills. Ability to translate ideas into actions within allocated resources. Must have demonstrated experience dealing with media. Must possess superior interpersonal & communication skills. Adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Proven leader with strong decision making capabilities. Excellent writing skills and previous experience in developing corporate proposals, press releases, etc. Must have excellent computer skills. Demonstrated self-starter who can work independently. Bilingualism is considered an asset. Ability to obtain and retain a Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Interested candidates should be able to perform the following duties and responsibilities: Builds a work culture such that maximizing revenue, optimizing sales and ensuring customer satisfaction are key to drive effectiveness. Develops and implements strategic and tactical plans for marketing, communications, public relations, advertisement, corporate events and trade shows to assist the Sales team in achieving revenue targets; generate product awareness; brand identity and assist in driving business opportunities. Responsible for the development and promotion of the corporate brand. Writes and leads Company communications with agencies, customers and media relations including press releases, magazine articles, social media, etc. Performs marketing research and analysis; evaluates effectiveness; makes recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data. Develop and maintain sales & marketing support materials such as RFP response templates, product/service brochures, etc. Leads sponsorship planning, brand positioning and oversees sponsorship agreements. Plans and executes promotional events and participation at public & private events. Manages commercial website content and ensures optimal functionality for customers. Provides vision and direction to the advertising agency; monitors & reports on results. Manages acquisition, inventory and distribution/sale of promotional merchandise. Creates and issues Company press releases and represents First Air as key spokesperson. Represents First Air publicly as the Media Director for the Emergency Response Team. Responsible for expense and revenue budgets. Represents First Air professionally in conferences, trade shows and other community/promotional events. Other duties as assigned. For further information, or to apply, please click here