Why Gambles?

At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a history dating back to the early 1900s, Gambles has grown and evolved into one of the largest produce wholesalers in all of Ontario. Our goal is to be the supplier of choice for all our customers’ needs.

Our people are the backbone of our business! We have a “hire-from-within” mentality at Gambles, which means we put extra focus on developing our people and giving them unique career advancement opportunities. Just like our products and our customer-base, we love to see our people grow!

We offer a competitive benefits package with employer covered health and dental benefits (you don’t pay the premiums!) and a company matched Pension Plan for our full-time employees.

Job Description

The Marketing Coordinator will report directly to the Marketing Manager.

This position will support the company and brand image through execution of the marketing strategy. This individual will work primarily out of the Ontario Food Terminal location but will require the ability to travel to our 302 Dwight Ave. location regularly.

Although the primary schedule for this individual is 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, our ideal candidate can work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate the needs of the business which may include occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide graphic design and branding support to ensure a cohesive look and feel for our brands across various platforms and media (website, social media, packaging, advertising, intranet, internal and external communications, etc.)
• Assist in the development and execution of a social media strategy, including analyzing data and market needs
• Develop, write, and create content for company website, social media platforms and company newsletter
• Assist with sustainability strategy and execution internally and externally, as needed and directed
• Coordinate and participate in company marketing and sales events including meetings, trade shows, product demos, sales presentations, and vendor tours
• Coordinate and execute advertising campaigns
• Collaborate with the Sales and Buying teams to prepare weekly market reports, monthly promotions and sales proposals for prospective customers
• Assist as needed with inventory and replenishment of all packaging supplies, including cartons, bags, film, and labels, in support of private label branding strategy
• Develop and maintain category catalogue of private label product lists, including interacting with Buyers/Vendors to support marketing strategy
• Create and maintain product spec sheets, in addition to understanding product times studies for each private label item
• Book travel as needed for Sales and Marketing teams
• Other duties as assigned by Managers

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in marketing, public relations, or related field considered an asset
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience in graphic and web design
• Demonstrated content writing skills
• Thorough understanding of a wide range of computer programs and web platforms including Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress an asset
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel occasionally for company events

Personal Attributes:

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with team members at all seniority levels
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual fluency in French/English would be considered an asset but is not required

Gambles Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer situated in a heritage building at 165 The Queensway and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process.