Marketing Assistant (18- Month Contract)

STIHL Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG in Germany, is a leader in the distribution of chain saws and handheld outdoor power equipment in Canada. We have a full-time, contract Marketing Assistant position available in our London, ON head office. This position reports to the Marketing Supervisor, and the contract term is 18-months.

WHY STIHL LIMITED:

• Competitive SALARY for all employees across the country
• 100% Employer-paid Group Benefit Plan that includes health, dental, vision and paramedical services!
• Annually funded Personal Spending Account to use towards fitness-related products, services, and memberships!
• Paid Holiday Shutdown period between Christmas and New Years!
• Flexible day shift options (no rotational shift work); clean and safe working environment and fun company events!
• Charitable donations to local organizations that support our communities!

THE KEY RESPONSIBILTIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Execution of STIHL Canada social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and TikTok) and Dealer SoMe pages (Facebook and Instagram) through Thumbstopper program.
• Responding to product inquiries from end-users through social media
• Provide support to our digital agency with various Google Ad campaigns
• Outdoor Power Equipment Industry (OPEI) reporting
• Regional group campaign administrative support
• Work with TIMBERSPORTS® Event Specialist to execute Canadian SoMe pages
• Administrative support for the Marketing Department
• Reception coverage when necessary
• Other Marketing related tasks as assigned

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• University or college graduate with experience in social media and/or corporate communications
• Solid analytical skills needed to administer complex marketing and sales programs
• An understanding of social media related to business development
• Good judgment, problem-solving skills and ability to apply practical creativity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with dynamic internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment
• Must be able to follow corporate direction and policies promoting excellence
• Bilingual skills (asset but not a requirement)
• Knowledge or experience in the outdoor power equipment industry would be an asset
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Programs and Adobe Suite

We offer excellent working conditions and a competitive compensation package. If you are interested in applying, please email your resume, including the Position Title in the subject line to hr.canada@stihl.ca.

We thank all applicants in advance, however only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

STIHL Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Upon request, we will provide accommodation for candidates at any stage.