PR Manager full-time
Job Description
A leader in premium, sustainable plant-based foods, beverages and supplements with distribution throughout North America, an exciting and challenging newly-created position exists as Public Relations Manager at Sequel Naturals head office in Port Coquitlam, BC.
We are seeking an experienced professional with 4 to 6 years public relations experience to join our Marketing Department on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, you will be accountable for the following:
- Planning public relations strategies and activities to maximize public awareness of our brands
- Developing and managing social media strategies including our online community (www.vegacommunity.com)
- Liaising with our public relations agency to facilitate media coverage of our products and spokespeople
- Championing and consulting on sustainability initiatives effecting our people, planet and performance
- Planning and maintaining our ambassador program
- Managing and supporting corporate spokespeople through a variety of marketing initiatives
- Managing and consulting on corporate identity including awards, government/industry relations and crisis communication planning
- Planning and maintaining our event and sponsorship program
Requirements
- Minimum 4-6 years experience in marketing, public relations and social media
- 1-2 years management and leadership experience with direct reports is preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills as well as the ability to multi task among a multitude of projects and responsibilities
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Understand of importance of branding and functions within marketing department
- BA or business degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications
Qualities
- Desire to take on a high level of responsibility
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proactive and highly creative
- Energetic and positive attitude
- Extraordinary customer service, organizational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback
- Social media savvy with a love for sharing and engaging people and ideas
- Passion for plant-based nutrition, health and wellness
- Keen interest in sustainability
Compensation
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Array of perks and benefits – Bonus and profit sharing, flexible health plan, salad and smoothie bar lunch plan, free product, education benefit, gym membership, etc.
About Sequel Naturals
Sequel Naturals is a high-growth, natural health food and supplement company on Profit Magazine’s Profit 100 list of fastest growing companies the last three years. Our premium, award-winning brands including Vega, MacaSure, ChlorEssence and SaviSeed are at the forefront of the plant-based, whole food revolution. We honor a triple bottom line approach to business placing emphasis on people, planet and performance. Join a great team atmosphere with a driven, vivacious group of people.