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Job Title: Circulation Project Manager

Location: Toronto

Overview:
Owlkids’ Marketing Department currently has an opening for a Circulation Project Manager. The ideal candidate will be very detail oriented, adept at multi-tasking, able to meet strict deadlines, and must be able to work independently. A strong aptitude for numbers is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:
• Prepare and maintain workback schedules and calendars
• Initiate and execute marketing and promotional campaigns from concept to completion (direct mail, email etc.)
• Coordinate and supervise projects and relationships with partners and external suppliers including designers, lettershop, fulfillment house, etc.
• Set-up and monitor campaign metrics
• Assist Director of Marketing in developing cross-promotions and branding initiatives
• Plan and coordinate trade shows and event participation
• Miscellaneous projects as they arise.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years relevant project management experience
• Proven experience managing projects with concurrent deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of databases and database marketing
• Hands-on experience of the web and internet marketing
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills to make informed decisions
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and make strategic recommendations
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• Self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to independently, organize and prioritize work
• Excellent customer service & problem solving skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
• Knowledge of children and family markets an asset
• Knowledge of magazine publishing industry an asset
• French is an asset.

Application Deadline: January 29, 2010

Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, résumé along with salary expectations to owlkids@owlkids.com.