Our Company
The Bank and Vogue group of companies is a family-based business with it’s global headquarters located in Ottawa, Canada. The group of companies is dedicated to the recycling of used consumer goods around the world. Bank and Vogue is one of North America’s largest sourcing agents in the used and vintage clothing market. In addition to sourcing products across North America, we work with suppliers around the world to source products for our retail chain (Beyond Retro) in Europe. Our mission is to find relevant and innovative solutions for the “crisis of stuff”. We bring the circular economy to life by offering a second life for garments otherwise destined to landfill. Our Bank and Vogue Holdings Services Division is our innovation hub, focused on developing partnerships to push the potential of used clothing, offering unique solutions to make fashion more circular and enact lasting change in the industry.
Our Culture
At our Bank & Vogue group of companies, we believe that encouraging you to be your authentic self makes us better. We embrace equal opportunities for all employees. We know that our people are our best asset and we will continue to build and foster an environment that allows our people to feel included, valued and heard. We are committed to constructing and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce that truly reflects the global communities we operate within and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply.
The Position:
Reporting directly to the CEO, The Director of Marketing for our Group of Businesses (Wholesale/Retail/Business Development), will have full autonomy to spearhead brand marketing efforts to dramatically grow our revenue, recognition and credibility as a global sustainable fashion leader. They will lead and guide our internal marketing team members across our three groups of businesses. They will collaborate with the Senior Leaders in our organization to strategize and implement key marketing initiatives. They will be responsible for all phases of the integrated marketing, branding, and communication strategies designed to cement Bank & Vogue’s position as a global contributor to creating a circular economy through sustainable fashion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement integrated marketing and branding strategies for Bank & Vogue Ltd, Beyond Retro, and BVH Services
- Inspire, Challenge, and Lead the current global marketing team in the UK, Sweden & Canada ● Make data-driven decisions about where to direct marketing investments and how to optimize them ● Develop marketing initiatives with the Lead Generation team to expand our global customer base ● Manage, Optimize and Promote new company initiatives and budget accordingly
- Research industry trends and identify market differentiators to refine positioning and messaging ● Maximize our company’s reputation through marketing initiatives at trade shows, workshops and conferences ● Develop customized promotional and technical content for focused projects, markets, and countries ● Inspire, challenge, and manage the marketing team to create attractive content
- Direct the creation of new product/service content (photos, print and digital advertisements, promotional videos and animations, etc)
- Grow and improve our Global PR mentions, social media and web presence
Innovative and relevant solutions for the crisis of stuff Preferred Skills/Experience:
- 5+ Years experience in Sustainable Fashion Marketing
- 5+ Years in a Global Marketing Manager or Marketing Director Role
- 5+ Years in leading a marketing team/division (Global preferred)
- Experience in working with companies with more than one line of business (multiple entities) ● Proven experience of strategic planning and executing successful marketing campaigns ● Experience of working across multi-disciplinary departments and international markets including Europe, North America, and other regions
- Excellent communicator/presenter, with proven ability of communicating with a diverse number of international stakeholders
- Proven project management capability
- Ability to brief, manage & modify campaigns across touchpoints to excite and engage consumers ● Significant experience in tracking campaign results via previously agreed measures and utilizing the data to alter course or modify where needed
- Excellent at writing detailed briefs and presentations
What we can offer you:
- An opportunity to support a circular economy through sustainable fashion (Rewarding Work!) ● An incredibly inclusive and diverse global workforce
- Excellent work-life balance with our flexible office/remote environment
- Career development opportunities
- Health Benefits (Depending on Country of Hire)
- Discounted Retail benefits (Perk Program)
- A world class EAP and wellness program
- A Bonus System