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Sherpa Marketing is always trying to find more corporate climbers: like-minded individuals with the determination to do whatever it takes to reach the zenith of their profession. We are a collection of "Do whatever it takes" people that enjoy working together (and with our clients) to deliver the best solution possible. Please submit your CV as a PDF to info@sherpamarketing.ca we keep resumes on file and are frequently looking to add to our growing team.

Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing Lead - Winnipeg, Manitoba

Sherpa Marketing is one of Canada’s leading technology driven marketing services companies. Our full-service approach allows our experienced guides to lead Sherpa’s customers through the campaign process; from needs analysis, to strategy development, and ultimately to the execution of tactics that drive client success.

A burning desire to do the best you can within established parameters is a key attribute of all successful Sherpas. Sherpa is a growing company and our culture is constantly evolving – creating opportunities for growth, engagement and exposure to leading-edge marketing trends like Augmented Reality development. Our diverse family of marketers, designers, developers, programmers, accountants and managers create a dynamic atmosphere of ‘work hard, play hard’. From skill-set building opportunities, to volleyball tournaments, to themed potlucks – as a ‘Yeti’, your days will be ever-changing, ever-challenging and ever-cool.

We are currently looking for a Digital Marketing Lead for our Winnipeg Office. The successful applicant will lead digital marketing efforts that help support the growth of the company and our clients. This role requires a strong understanding and knowledge of digital marketing activities, Analytics, website development, UX/UI design, inbound marketing tactics (such as SEO, PPC, Social Media, etc.), as well as the ability to uphold Sherpa’s quality customer service and project management for our clients.

This position will help grow and assist in shaping Sherpa’s Business Intelligence department and build digital marketing plans for Sherpa Marketing that positively increase exposure and new business for the company. This role will also get to work directly with our clients to build digital marketing strategies and tactics that positively drive web traffic, social engagement and conversions.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Help map our clients “customer journey” and plan digital campaigns as it relates to the strategy, tactics, and KPIs for measurement.
  • Maintain Google Certification in at least 4 main areas of specialization
  • Relentlessly pursue increased conversion rates while lowering the cost of acquisition
  • Uncover micro moments for Sherpa and its customers to ensure that there is a presence in the critical “need to know” “want to go” “how do I” instances that prospects and customers reach for a device to execute a query
  • Ongoing planning, management, and optimization of PPC campaigns for both Sherpa and our clients.
  • Creation, capture and editing of original content for internal and external marketing
  • Developing insightful and actionable monthly and quarterly social media reports using native platforms, and data-population tools like Google Analytics, Dandelion, Brandzooka, Simply Measured, Tableau, Sprout Social, etc.
  • Work directly with our Social Media Coordinator and Account Managers to help plan, execute and measure monthly social media plans.
  • Work with our Account Managers to put together proposals and quotes for new business and RFPs.
  • Project manage digital campaigns from strategy to execution.
  • Work with our Business Intelligence team to extract data that measures the campaign and business KPIs.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, with in-depth insights and recommendations, for the Account Managers and their clients.
  • Work with our internal teams to ensure UTM codes, personal URLs, handles, hashtags and phone numbers are being tracked and measured for all outgoing marketing materials (traditional and digital).
  • Find and review new platforms for adoption whether it be a new channel or software that helps improve efficacy
  • Work with internal web development teams to understand metrics that drive the wireframing and website UI design process (3D – Data Driven Design).

Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of experience working in an agency or client environment fulfilling tasks as described in this document
  • Degree/Diploma in Marketing, Business, Creative Communications
  • Ability to work directly with clients and provide exceptional quality service and while managing deadlines and expectations
  • Ability to manage projects with tight and demanding deadlines
  • Certified Experience with Google Analytics and Google AdWords is a must.
  • Working Experience with Google Webmaster Tools and Tag Manager.
  • Experience managing budgets for paid media in both a social media and search engine setting.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to grow your digital marketing knowledge and look forward to the “next big thing.”

Other Duties / Bonus Skills

  • Understanding of SEM Rush, AWR Cloud, MOZ or other SEO tools to stay current with latest search engine algorithm changes
  • Experience with Business Intelligence tools like Spotfire, Tableau, Cognos

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Treena Warnick at twarnick@peoplefirsthr.com and reference “Digital Marketing Lead” in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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