Operations Manager

Employer:                    Green Grass Productions Inc.

Employer address:      229-1118 Homer Street

                                    Vancouver, BC V6B 6L5

Position name:            Operations Manager

Location of work:        229-1118 Homer Street

                                    Vancouver, BC V6B 6L5

Nature of position:     Permanent, full-time (30 hours per week)

Wage:                          $36.75 per hour

Vacation:                     10 days

How to apply:             Please send your cover letter and resume, attention Emily, by email to emily@greengrassinc.com.

JOB DUTIES. The following duties will be performed in this position:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of a wholesale and promotional products business, ensuring efficiency in all operational processes and procedures.
• Assess characteristics of products or services to be promoted to determine marketing and advertising needs of an establishment.
• Advise clients on marketing, advertising, or sales promotion opportunities and strategies.
• Develop strategies and related content for direct and digital marketing and advertising campaigns and implement them.
• Develop and maintain social media accounts.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, websites, and press releases.
• Act as spokesperson for an organization and answer written and oral inquiries.
• Lead corporate gifting operations: ordering, assembly/supervision of assembly, and distribution.

• Research and present creative options for gifts, giveaways, swag, merchandise, and apparel via industry software.
• Contact suppliers for inventory, pricing, and shipping estimates.
• Create purchase orders and send art proofs.
• Track orders and assist with shipping where necessary.
• Create client presentations.
• Perform executive administrative duties.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, clients, and vendors.

• Make executive decisions and ensure business continuity in the absence of the company president.
• Train and supervise temporary staff and interns.
• Maintain communication and information flow with accounting.

REQUIREMENTS. The successful applicant will possess, at a minimum, the following skills and experience:

• A university degree or college diploma in marketing, advertising, public relations, media studies, communications, English, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience working with promotional products and branded merchandise.
• At least one year of experience in corporate gifting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Understanding of social voice, tone, and style.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate with clients and suppliers in a professional manner, both in person and via phone and email.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work fully in person, in a fun, fast-paced, and detail-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in Quickbooks.
• Some experience with SAGE and ESP+ (proficiency preferred).

We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.