Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

What you should know about us

Cotton Candy is a proudly Canadian marketing company with offices in both Canada and the USA, specializing in branded merch – also known as promotional products or swag. From creative ideas to product sourcing, customization, online stores, and fulfillment, we handle all aspects of tangible marketing for clients across North America.

Additionally, we operate Cotton Candy Total Rewards, a trusted employee rewards and recognition division, leveraging a global platform to deliver seamless, worldwide programs with personalized impact.

With a well-established company-wide culture of teamwork, determination, and a commitment to excellence, the employee-owned Cotton Candy has emerged as a leading professional organization with a singular voice, a proven track record, and a proudly independent spirit.

For much of our thirty-year+ history, our company motto has been “Great Minds Thinking Differently.” It’s as much a promise we make to our clients as it is a benchmark expectation we set for ourselves—day in and day out.

Where do you come in?

Cotton Candy is currently seeking a Sales & Marketing Coordinator to join our team. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across research, marketing, sales support, and creative content development within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

What specifically?

• Conduct research projects to support sales and marketing initiatives, including prospect identification, contact verification, and company analysis.
• Build marketing calendars for client campaigns and RFP submissions, tracking relevant event and promotional timelines.
• Support the development of creative content, including social media posts, videos, and branded presentation decks.
• Assist in preparing product reference spreadsheets, catalogues, and RFP support materials.
• Research and source trending and on-brand products for seasonal campaigns and client projects.
• Create and organize marketing collateral and client materials using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Support product management activities, including catalog updates, supplier coordination, and inventory tracking.
• Participate in internal creative sessions, supplier meetings, and team coordination tasks.
• Maintain organized project files, templates, and data for internal and client use.
• Assist with event coordination as needed.
• Support Account Executives with Rep Run E Store creation using established templates, including product uploads, catalogue organization, and updates.
• Assist with Shopify store management, including product merchandising and catalogue uploads. Apply UX/UI best practices within existing templates.
• Manage Google Ads and Social Media for certain clients of our (Such as Parks Canada.)
• Provide administrative and general support to the sales and marketing teams as needed.

What do you bring to the table?

• Post Secondary Education in Marketing or Business
• Previous experience in Marketing, Sales, Advertising, or with practical experience in digital marketing or communications, including social media.
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and experience supporting website optimization, including working within Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and content creation tools (ex. Canva, Adobe) as well as social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Comfortable working with data, conducting market research, and managing multiple priorities.
• Creative thinker with an interest in branded merchandise and promotional marketing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• The ability to self-direct and work with minimal supervision.
• Energy and eagerness to tackle new projects and ideas.

What’s in it for you?

• Build a well-rounded skillset across sales, marketing, research, and e-commerce in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Gain hands-on experience working on real client projects across a wide range of industries, contributing to meaningful, high-impact marketing initiatives.
• Learn directly from experienced industry professionals through ongoing mentorship, collaboration, and exposure to best-in-class strategies and execution.
• Get involved in the full lifecycle of branded merchandise campaigns—from ideation and product sourcing to campaign rollout and fulfillment.
• Work in a collaborative, team-driven culture where your ideas are valued and your contributions make a real impact.
• Enjoy 4+ weeks of paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
• Be part of a growing company that values innovation, creativity, and long-term career development.
• * Cotton Candy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. **