At Starting Up. ca Inc., we are dedicated to building success through employee ownership.

We are currently hiring in the following position:

MARKETING ASSOCIATE

As a MARKETING ASSOCIATE, you will be responsible for overseeing a client portfolio to monitor sales, advertising, marketing and public relations needs. You will be managing client plans, attending update meetings , preparing reports, researching the customer's market, historical data, and providing insights on new opportunities based on data findings.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising or related field plus prior marketing experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Marketing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Sales Experience: 3 Years (Preferred)
• Passion for customer insights
• Marketing acumen
• Thought leadership/Creativity
• Collaborative
• Ready for a fun, exciting challenge

Responsibilities:

• Sales and market/consumer research
• Conduct on-line competitive research
• Ensure web design and content meets brand and optimization engine requirements and standards
• Develop new ideas, execute analysis/usability and update web content as needed
• Lead ongoing management of marketing to support clients, track progress and outcomes
• Plan, execute and track ad spending
• Develop sales and marketing materials
• Search Engine Optimization program/vendor management
• Support trade shows and conference coordination
• Direct Marketing (both print and on-line)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Solid understanding of marketing best practices
• Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere
• Excellent understanding of web design, usability and user centered content development
• Excellent understanding of marketing concepts, on-line marketing practices, Internet marketing process
• Strong analytic and optimization skills with a focus on ROI
• Strong collaboration, communication and influencing skills
• Customer orientation is critical
• Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, CRM, and CMS experience
• Comfortable with technology and experience with on-line applications
• Excellent writing and communication skills of the English language, demonstrated expertise in writing for the web
• Strong work ethic and sense of ownership/accountability

Salary: Competitive Base Salary

• Profit Sharing/Employee Ownership Program