Makita is an international brand that produces cordless and electrical power tools, pneumatic tools, outdoor power equipment and cleaning equipment. Our focus is Customer First – a simple concept and we get it. Our tools are designed and developed with the user in mind and answering a simple question: How do we make the job easier and more efficient for the customer?
We have been in Canada since 1973 employing hundreds of people during our 50+ year history. Our Head Office is in Whitby, Ontario; we also operate 2 warehouse/distribution centres (Ontario and British Columbia), and 9 factory service centres, strategically located from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Looking back on our history we are proud of our achievements and excited for the future and what it holds for our company.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the E-commerce and MAP Specialist will support the department in various related roles to meet marketing initiatives and objectives.
You will be responsible for coordinating and administering various e-commerce account activities, for example Amazon, Home Depot, etc.. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and enforcing Makita Canada’s minimum advertised price (MAP) policy for Makita products advertised online and across our dealer-retail-seller network.
Responsibilities:
E-commerce Responsibilities:
Create and maintain digital content such as product images, brand logos, product descriptions while maintaining brand integrity on various e-commerce platforms.
Content enrichment including developing, monitoring, writing, and updating product content contained on various e-commerce platforms, including but not limited to customer specific portals.
Work with product management, technical services, creative/graphics, sales, and other relevant departments to provide updated content for assigned accounts to be shared across eCommerce platforms.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of account-specific SEO best practices, pricing policies, media assets, inventory and/or pre-orders.
Other related duties as may be required.
MAP Specialist Responsibilities:
Prepare quarterly MAP lists with up-to-date minimum advertised prices for Makita products and communicate to the sales team and our dealer network.
Monitor, analyze and report on prices for Makita products advertised by our dealers for compliance with our MAP policy using existing tools and pricing intelligence software, PriceSpider | Prowl.
Compose and send MAP enforcement communication to dealers violating MAP and facilitate the process for applying required sanctions.
Prepare regular and on-demand MAP violation tracking reports for management and our team.
Administer Makita Canada’s minimum advertised price (MAP) policy for our products.
Recommend new methods and policy to strengthen our MAP policy, guidelines, and compliance.
Other related duties as may be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $44,000.00-$48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: In person
