Job Description
Premier (Premier Marine/Premier Canada) is one of Canada’s largest Managing Underwriting Agencies. A leader in the Specialty Insurance industry, 100% Canadian owned. Our people are committed to performance, positive outcomes, and career development that lead to mutual success for our organization, our valued employees, our partners and clients.
Whether you’re starting your career or taking it to the next level, Premier offers a unique environment for you to grow & succeed. If you believe in a job well done, then consider the following:
LOCATION: Vancouver, BC
POSITION: Marketing and Communications Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a member of one of Canada’s fastest growing MGA’s, the Marketing and Communications Manager will help us build and implement a comprehensive, and measurable marketing strategy. You are organized, resourceful, takes initiative and feels comfortable asking questions to find out what your client (internal or external) needs. It is important that this person strives to become knowledgeable in the many intricacies of the insurance business. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills and an aptitude for fostering a collaborative environment.
The Marketing and Communications Manager will contribute to a wide range of projects as we continually improve to our sales offerings, specialty programs, and client experience. This individual will be up to date on current marketing and communications techniques, and apply their understanding of layout, typography, and visual presentation to create a preference for the multi-line experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute marketing strategies that support business objectives to achieve target goals of increasing brand visibility and driving customer engagement,
- Digital marketing, content creation, website, social media marketing, email marketing, advertising campaigns & events.
- Supporting the team in building brand collateral such as sell sheets, brochures, presentations, etc
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with business goals and product/service offerings.
- Provide creative direction on content creation such as photography, video and copy writing.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices & emerging technologies to continually improve marketing strategies & tactics.
- Content Creation. You will produce and revise marketing materials across various formats, such as article, newsletters & presentation decks. Drawing from your creativity, you will ensure that all marketing content is on-brand, consistent in style, quality and tone of voice and optimized for different channels, including online social media, email and print.
- Take ownership of the Marketing Resources. You will maintain, update & share, ensuring all resources are current, accessible and effectively organized for easy use by the team. You will also ensure that the most recent images, branding & materials are used for internal and external communications.
- You will support the organization in leading the training of the use of the marketing resources.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or the Humanities with an appropriate portfolio to demonstrate skill and design style
- Proven track record of at least 2 years in a marketing management role
- Experience in the Insurance / Financial Services sector an asset
- Working knowledge of WordPress and website content management (basic updates)
- Proficiency in in digital marketing tools & platforms such as Google Analytics, social media management tools and marketing automation systems.
- A master of the full Adobe creative suite (emphasis on InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere)
- A master in the MS office suite of products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) that also produces compelling and visually appealing presentations and proposals
- Basic copywriting experience an asset (ads, short form)
- Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.
About Premier:
Founded in 1989, Premier is head quartered in Vancouver, with 5 additional offices located across Canada - Toronto, London, Cambridge, Laval, and Calgary. With over 150 employees, Premier’s companies include Premier Canada, Premier Marine, and Oceanic. Visit our website for more information on our company and our unique specialty insurance products
When you join Premier, you join a growing organization that’s focused on providing first class innovative insurance solutions! We will collaborate with you to develop your skills and talents to their fullest potential, exposing you to a broad range of assignments and continuous learning opportunities in a dynamic fast paced environment.
We offer you a comprehensive benefit plan, offering exceptional health, medical, dental, vision care and life insurance; etc.
How to Apply for this Position:
Interested applicants are requested to submit their cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications to . We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, please note only those under consideration will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Premier is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.