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• Work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective field
• Have challenging and interesting work in a team environment
• Continue your development throughout your career to reinforce and expand your chosen career path

Position overview:

Deloitte's Marketplace Services group is seeking a marketing specialist for a 12 month contract to support the marketing activities of our Integrated Marketing Offerings (IMOs). As an integral member of a high performing team, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of a series of marketing related programs, sponsorship and events. You will also have an opportunity to work collaboratively with other internal clients to plan and execute on nationally driven programs and local initiatives within the Greater Toronto Area.

Reporting to a Marketplace Services senior manager, who leads the marketing efforts for this area, this marketing specialist is an energetic, ambitious individual who enjoys a fast paced, team oriented environment and strives for success and results.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development and effective implementation of marketing programs and initiatives including:
• Conference/event/tradeshow planning and execution
• Collateral development
• Direct mail/contact programs
• Sponsorships
• Advertising
• Online marketing coordination (webcasts, podcasts)
• Develop and maintain content for internet and intranet
• Speaker's programs
• Internal and external communications
• Public relations coordination
• Analyst relations
• Presentations
• Contact database maintenance
• Budget management, reporting and invoice processing
• Co-ordinate meetings, schedules and agendas
• Ensure the tracking and reporting of ROI on all major marketing activities/campaigns
• Ensure compliance with communication policies, procedures and brand standards
• Assist in the generation or identification/modification of content to support all marketing activities including; thought leadership, whitepaper, newsletter, invitations, survey material, internal and external communications
• Assist as requested in the creation and implementation of strategic marketing communications plans
• Work alongside subject matter experts to understand the business strategy and ensure marketing strategy is aligned
• Recommend integrated marketing communications programs and activities to achieve goals
• Coordinate with regional marketing professionals to facilitate the sharing of information at all levels and ensure continued coordination of plans and knowledge sharing
• Manage outside agencies, consultants, research vendors, and creative suppliers Liaison with suppliers for promotional materials
• Research and respond to all internal and external information requests
• Prepare reports for team meeting and schedule/attend meetings as appropriate
• Participate in and contribute to other relevant projects
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary
• Travel may be required

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of marketing/communications experience, preferably in a business to business marketing communications environment
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in marketing, communications or equivalent experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Exceptional writing and verbal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and client service skills
• Strong attention to detail, administrative and organizational skills
• Event coordination experience
• Experience in negotiating contracts with external suppliers, vendors and associations
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and perform in a deadline oriented environment
• Independent self-starter that possess initiative, creativity, and leadership skills
• Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving
• Self-starter, independent and proactive in identifying opportunities for new and improved services
• An enthusiastic professional  that  thrives  in a  fast  paced, team  environment  and  requires minimal supervision
• Proven track record in working with project and budget management
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude
• A solid work ethic, team player and comfortable liaising effectively with partners and staff across all levels
• Aptitude for technology an asset
• Professional services marketing experience an asset
• Bilingual (French and English) an asset