Job Posting –Marketing / Administrative Assistant

 

Val Albert Motors Ltd has been serving Kapuskasing and its surroundings for over 55 years and we are more motivated than ever to keep on serving the area with all your automotive needs for another 50 years.  We are looking to add a motivated and organized individual that has excellent social skills and that loves working with all the new social media platforms and other digital marketing tools available.  Val Albert Motors has always put its priority in customer service, and the chosen individual will be expected to deliver at this level.  Our team is composed of extremely experienced individuals to assure stability all while having a good mix of less experienced but very knowledgeable individuals who bring new ideas and innovation to our team.  We believe that having this well-balanced team is what makes dealing and working at Val Albert Motors such an amazing experience.  Please see below for the list of duties and responsibilities along with the required skills and qualifications:

 

MARKETING / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job Type       : Full Time (40 Hours per week)

Salary             : To be determined based on experience and qualifications

Education      : Post Secondary Degree in Marketing or equivalent in experience is an asset

Location         : Kapuskasing

Start Date      : As soon as possible

Reports to      : General Manager & Department Managers

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manage company’s web site to ensure accuracy of inventory and information
• Manage and create new social media platforms to reach as many users as possible
• Prepare advertising packages (for local events, donations, sponsorships, and all other advertising opportunities)
• Develop / join an online store platform to sell our products
• Manage templates for operating system
• Create Marketing plan and budget. Measure and report results of different advertising methods
• Work with the sales department to advertise monthly vehicle specials
• Work with parts and service departments to develop promotions
• Ensure advertising is always compliant with regulations imposed
• Monitor and arrange vehicle displays on the lot
• Make initial contact with online leads and respond to online reviews
• Purchasing (Office supplies, Brand and Val Albert Motors apparel, other supplies)
• Assist with vehicles licensing
• Ensure that health and safety policies and procedures are followed
• Replace shuttle driver when necessary
• Clerical duties (telephone reception, work order filing, mail-outs)
• Ensure cleanliness and proper presentation of dealerships public areas
• All other duties requested by management

 

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in marketing or equivalent experience is required
• Experience in a digital advertising position is an asset
• Energetic and have a positive attitude
• Must have strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment all while being extremely organized
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Must strive to achieve excellence and be a team player
• Bilingual (French and English)

 

Work Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Group Benefits (Life insurance, long-term disability, Critical Illness, Dental and Health care)
• Group RRSP contributions
• Full time employment (40 hours per week)
• Preferred pricing on Vehicles, Parts and Service
• Advancement possibilities

 

Qualified candidates can submit their resume in person at 392 Government Road in Kapuskasing, Ontario or by e-mail to Martin Rancourt (General Manager) at mrancourt@valalbertmotorsltd.com.

 

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.  Thank you to all applicants for your interest in joining our team.