Industry Relations Coordinator – Calgary, AB

Poynt Corporation is a global leader in the mobile local search and advertising space. Our location based search platform is an award-winning, all-in-one, free application that connects consumers to businesses, movies, restaurants, offers, events, people and retailers, whenever and wherever needed. Its unique approach to local search moves beyond discovery of local businesses by allowing users to interact with that business or service whether that’s placing a call, mapping directions, viewing showtimes and movie trailers, buying movie tickets or reserving a table. The Poynt Platform is available for BlackBerry smartphones, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia devices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia and India.

In a fast-paced industry such as mobile, where innovation is constant and engagement is vital, the role of industry relations serves to elevate thought leadership and business development. Being an industry leader takes expert knowledge, diligence in striving to be “best in breed” and having the competitive advantage. Keeping ahead of the curve and positioning ourselves at the forefront of the mobile industry requires a myriad of industry activities, events, research papers and media engagement.

We are seeking an experienced Industry Relations Coordinator to join our dynamic, innovative company, to help build out the industry relations group within the Marking and Communications business unit.

Responsibilities

 

  • Coordinate events, trade shows and industry communication
  • Manage event and editorial calendars
  • Manage relationships with external vendors and event producers
  • Develop post-analysis, monitor and track ROI with regard to industry activities
  • Coordinate industry-related content for monthly email-marketing campaigns, blogs and social media sites
  • Manage submissions for awards programs
  • Provide research and analytic support across project and business units

Requirements

 

  • Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Communications or related area of study
  • 3-5 years of industry experience in marketing, communications, digital media, web analytics, mobile or ICT an asset
  • Knowledge of email marketing and email service providers such as iContact, WhatCounts, MailChimp, etc.
  • Expertise with research and analytic sources, social networking sites, blogs, videos and photo sharing sites
  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to perform under tight deadlines and stay on budget, with shifting priorities, in a fast-paced environment
  • Honed leadership and decision-making skills
  • Excellent planning, reporting, as well as verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly collaborative, team oriented and a self-starter
  • Available to work extended hours, including evening and weekends when necessary, as some travel may be involved

Position: Full time

Location: Calgary, AB

Start date: Immediately

Salary: Commensurate with experience, excellent benefits, vacation and stock options

Send your resume, with cover letter to careers@poynt.com