About this role
About Us
The Scented Market is an *award winning Canadian candle and lifestyle brand* known for our clean burning soy candles and thoughtfully crafted home and body products. We?ve proudly been featured in *Forbes*, *The Globe and Mail*, *The Jilly Box*, *Dragons' Den*, *Global News*, and more.
As we continue to grow, we?re looking for a creative and organized *Marketing Assistant* to help bring our brand stories and campaigns to life from our Guelph headquarters.
? *What You?ll Be Doing *
Design & Creative
* Create strong, on brand graphics using Canva * Design banners, postcards, packaging inserts, signage, and promotional materials * Develop visual assets for email, web, and social campaigns * Maintain consistent brand standards across all touch points
Content & Social Media
* Film, edit and create engaging social media content * Plan, schedule, and manage daily social posts * Write blogs and storytelling content * Support product launches and campaign messaging * Capture behind the scenes content in stores and at events
Marketing Strategy & Execution
* Build and manage a marketing calendar * Coordinate promotions, launches, and seasonal campaigns * Support the execution of live events and pop ups * Assist with email marketing campaigns * Collaborate on big picture marketing ideas and growth initiatives
Operations & Organization
* Coordinate calendars and timelines * Keep projects organized and on track * Update website content and product listings in Shopify * Manage details from concept through completion
? *You?ll Thrive In This Role If You Have*
* Strong Canva design skills (this is a must) * Experience with social media content creation and filming * Excellent writing skills (blogs, captions, emails) * Shopify experience * Exceptional organization and attention to detail * Ability to juggle multiple projects at once * A proactive, ?big thinker? mindset * Confidence working independently and collaboratively * Positive energy and a can do attitude
Bonus Points For
* Experience with Klaviyo (email marketing platform) * Event or retail marketing experience * Photography or video editing skills
*What We Offer*
* A creative, supportive team environment * Opportunity to grow with a fast scaling lifestyle brand * Hands on experience across all areas of marketing * A role where your ideas truly matter * Staff perks and product discounts
*How to Apply*
Please send your resume, portfolio (or examples of Canva/design work), and a short note about why you?d be a great fit.
We can?t wait to meet someone who?s excited to help us inspire moments of calm, connection, and joy through scent.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Dental care * Discounted or free food * Extended health care * On-site parking * Store discount * Vision care
Application question(s): * Are you available to work in house 5 days a week? * Are you a pro at Canva? You will be asked to submit samples of your work.
* Can you come up with a 3 month Marketing plan for The Scented Market?
* Are you a wizard at editing social media? you will be asked to submit a sample of your work.
Work Location: In person