Entry Level Assistant- Marketing/Branding

Are you looking for an entry-level position that offers the opportunity to make a big difference in a firm? Instep, a marketing and sales firm working with Fortune 500 clients in Ontario, has an exciting new opening for you.

As an Brand Marketing Assistant, you will contribute to one of our most important company initiatives: client representation and branding. You will cross-train and work with individuals in multiple departments including marketing, sales, business development, and customer service to identify and maximize opportunities to increase client market share and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace for our client’s brands. You will work closely with your marketing teammates to meet client brand exposure and sales goals through daily meetings and executing marketing plans. You will be responsible for organizing marketing initiatives, presenting daily to potential customers, and refining the plans through a continual feedback loop. In our innovative and progressive environment, you must be comfortable contributing to the overall projects, help brainstorm ideas, and drive implementation.

Responsibilities of the Brand Marketing Assistant:

• Become well-versed in client product knowledge and services provided while maintaining a good working knowledge of the competition.
• Create and conduct sales presentations to customers and clients during in-field residential marketing campaigns.
• Educate prospects on the benefits of our services to foster a positive brand experience and increase sales of our client’s services.
• Assist with test markets and territory identification.
• Communicate daily with team members on progress in the campaign and game plan for solutions and continued success.

Requirements of the Brand Marketing Assistant:

• 1-2 years in direct marketing, field marketing and sales, field sales, B2B or B2C sales, brand management, or a customer-focused position is an asset
• Bachelor's degree or other higher education certificate in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Economics, or other related field is a plus
• Comfortable with public speaking and presentation or the desire to enhance these skills with training
• Quick learner and adaptable
• Organized, well-spoken, and ready to be challenged
• Experience in leadership is a plus

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