Account Manager - Vancouver, Canada - MEC Mountain Equipment Company

MEC Mountain Equipment Company

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Overview

Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) is seeking a results-driven Account Manager to join our team to manage the Trade Marketing Program.

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for building and delivering marketing plans for key accounts at MEC.

A passion for developing meaningful relationships, a no-task-to small attitude, clear communication and organizational skills are all essential to success.

Most importantly, you're stoked on the outdoors. You love to build trails, log miles, organize hut trips, or build epic backcountry brunches.

You're a bit of a gearhead and are excited to share your passion for outdoor equipment with those around you.

Responsibilities

Work with the Senior Marketing Manager and Merchants to identify key accounts and product stories to drive business for the upcoming season.
Analyze inventory reports and be able to interpret data to inform priorities.
Build and maintain a marketing calendar and project tracker across all key accounts.
Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts, develop and maintain strong industry relationships.
Facilitate meetings with key accounts and develop campaign plans centred around their businesses.
Create and manage project timelines and budgets.
Oversee the production of campaign marketing materials in collaboration with MEC's Creative Team.
Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and make recommendations for improvement, develop and present postcampaign reports.
Collaborate with the Finance Team to manage budget, ensure accurate financial reporting, and meet individual project and overall program targets.
Maintain as vendor digital asset management tracker so MEC teams have a consistent pipeline of vendor assets to leverage.

Qualifications

4 years in marketing or account management, preferably in a retail environment.
A bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional communicator and presenter.
Ability to think creatively and develop innovative marketing solutions.
Ability to analyze data and make datadriven decisions.
Proven ability to manage and various sizes and scales of budgets.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships.
Knowledge of outdoor recreation preferred.
Retail and understanding of visual merchandising preferred.