Marketing Manager Location: Mississauga (Port Credit)

Are you a marketing guru with experience managing a team to execute a variety of projects/campaigns simultaneously? Do you thrive on pushing great ideas into full fruition? Are you looking for that next challenge to see where your vision can take a continuously growing organization? If so, we want to hear from you.

We at Adventure Canada are a dynamic leader in expedition cruising bringing our clients to some of the worlds most untouched and remote regions. For over thirty years we have been dedicated to expanding the experience and knowledge of our client base through the breadth of experience our team members provide.

We are looking for a persuasive and collaborative Marketing Manager to join our team. This position will allow you to further develop your skills and grow professionally, while working in a fun, stimulating and supportive environment. A career with Adventure Canada includes work/life balance, ongoing growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

Our Ideal Candidate The best fit for this success driven team is someone who has a can-do attitude, is determined, has sensational leadership skills and is driven to measure success. We are looking for someone who can think creatively executing their carefully crafted ideas creatively with limited resources; while consistently maintaining brand integrity. The successful candidate will be provided mentorship but is required to present self-starter skills and a history of problem solving ability. To be the perfect fit, you are:

• Natural Leader – You possess excellent leadership skills with an ability to manage your team, multiple projects/campaigns, and corporate initiatives inclusive of brand alignment.

• Persuasive – You are able to ignite the passion you have for marketing our product in your work as you paint the picture of adventure for our customers throughout their experience. You have a knack for encouraging others to see your vision and obtain buy in from other stakeholders.

• Knowledgeable – You come to us with up to date technological skills, ideas and project management

abilities. You consider yourself a forward-thinking marketing professional continuously researching new ways to market your product.

• Collaborative – You can share information clearly and consistently both written and verbally. You have

experience working with remote employees and you consider yourself an active listener with the ability to transfer business needs into practice.

The Role As the Marketing Manager you will report directly to the CEO. You will work closely with the CEO and receive directives developing strategy collaboratively. We are looking for someone who demonstrates high quality leadership skills as you drive and develop your growing team. The ideal candidate has experience working with various online marketing platforms that can be integrated to improve our footprint. Adventure Canada is a growing organization with endless possibilities for our staff. Our family driven culture and values make Adventure Canada a unique and desirable place of employment. Just like our experience at sea, we expect this person to roll with the waves of our business which includes a variety of both planned and unplanned tasks. A sample of the tasks this role is assigned include:

• Managing multiple projects, setting priorities with measurable objectives, monitoring and reporting on the process, progress and results

• Oversee creation of customer facing marketing materials; which are typically organically sourced and edited, including:

o Brochures o Press Releases o Newsletters o Trip Pre-Post Packages o Branding Material o Booth/Trade Show Collateral o Travel Agent Sales / Support Material

• Negotiate ad and campaign development with suppliers • Source, plan and attend conferences and trade shows • Create, implement and measure success of increased online presence • Plan and skillfully manage annual budget maintaining compliance

Skills & Experience Required

• Marketing related post-secondary graduate • 5-7 years marketing experience (Small Business and/or Travel Industry is an asset) • Highly professional, polite, polished with a positive attitude • MUST have excellent computer skills with an intermediate to advanced understanding of MS Office and

a demonstrated ability to quickly understand new software • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work without close direction • Strong written communication skills • Experience managing a marketing team with a knack for tasking assignments based on strengths,

abilities and future development • Encourage and foster growth of employees and other departments • Ability to travel

How to Apply Send us your cover letter and resume directly to hr@adventurecanada.com. We value diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation to the recruitment process, please contact our HR department directly. We will review the applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.