Administrative Sales and Marketing Assistant 1

SUMMARY OF THE FUNCTION
The incumbent will perform a variety of administrative tasks, shared equally between the sales and marketing teams, to ensure smooth operations. He/she will respond to daily needs with accuracy and diligence. Are you recognized for your administrative support skills within a sales and marketing team? Are you known for your organizational skills, your proactivity and your management of priorities? 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 
 - Assist the Category Manager to provide AC Nielsen reports;
 - Assist in the preparation of client meetings;
 - Perform promotional analysis and ad hoc projects;
 - Perform order entry and other miscellaneous administrative tasks;
 - Issue purchase orders and coordinate the shipment of samples to customers; 
 - Ensure the updating of the referral list by client, account submission dates, etc.;
 - Assist in managing the opening of new accounts and follow up on sponsorships;
 - Handle ongoing request and supply issues with customers;
 - Provide customer service to Canadian and US retailers;
 - Assist the Business Development Managers in various administrative tasks;
 - Assist with any other related tasks.


 

REQUIREMENTS
 - Degree in administration or related field;
 - Must have a minimum of three to five years experience in a similar role;
 - Excellent oral and written skills in French and English;
 - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel, Power Point, etc.;
 - Good organizational and time management skills;
 - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
 - Good team player;
 - Ability to demonstrate individual leadership;
 - Fits well in an entrepreneurial environment;
 - SAP experience would be an asset.