Clearwater Seafood Limited Partnership is recognized for its consistent quality, wide diversity and reliable delivery of premium wild seafood, including scallops, lobster, Arctic surf clams, cold water shrimp, Argentine scallops, and crab. Since it’s founding in 1976, Clearwater has invested in science, people, technology, resource ownership and resource management to sustain and grow its seafood resource. This commitment has allowed Clearwater to remain a leader in the North American seafood industry for over three decades.
Clearwater Seafoods requires an Assistant Marketing Manager. The position is a fulltime position and will be located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The anticipated start date for the position is tentatively set for April, 2015
Purpose of Position
Clearwater is seeking an assistant marketing manager to successfully leverage his/her comprehensive knowledge of the marketing process, extending CSLP’s leadership position within the global seafood industry.
Reporting Structure
This individual will report to the Marketing Manager
Overall Role Purpose
Support development and execution of marketing strategies and plans
Provide communications support for the marketing department, including public relations, website, social media and sales material development
Major Responsibilities:
Public relations
Overseeing editorial opportunities
Daily media monitoring
Drafting of press releases
Blogger relations
Generate content for social media channels
Marketing communications
Website content development
Assisting with development of sales materials
Key Behavioral Competencies (Personal Characteristics)
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Outstanding attention to detail
Proactive and demonstrates initiative
Ability to work both independently and as member of a team
Self-directed and results focused
Qualifications
Degree or post secondary diploma in public relations, communications or related field, OR combination of bachelor’s degree and postgraduate public relations certificate
Minimum of one to two years of work experience in the area of public relations, corporate communications or marketing communications; agency experience preferred
Media relations and social media experience
Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, general web-based applications)
International experience or global offices is an asset
Fluency in another language is an asset
Experience in seafood industry or general food industry considered a strong asset
Application Requirement
Please submit two writing samples with your application, including at least one press release example written in either an academic or professional setting.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume by March 30th, 2015 to:
Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership
757 Bedford Highway, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B4A 3Z7
E-Mail to: marketingcareer@clearwater.ca (please state job title in email subject line)
Fax: 902-443-8365