About Purrdy Paws

Purrdy Paws is Ottawa's premier pet grooming service, operating three brick-and-mortar

locations and two mobile grooming units. Known for our exceptional pet care,

specialized services, and inclusive approach, we're seeking a Marketing Manager to

drive our continued growth and expansion.

Position Overview

We're looking for a strategic Marketing Manager to lead our marketing initiatives across

multiple locations and service lines. The ideal candidate will combine creative marketing

expertise with data-driven decision-making to enhance our brand presence and support

our expansion goals.

Key Responsibilities

Location Management

• Conduct monthly visits to all brick-and-mortar locations (Bank Street, Stittsville,

Beechwood)

• Coordinate with mobile grooming units for content creation and marketing

opportunities

• Build relationships with location managers and staff

• Identify location-specific marketing needs and opportunities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies and tactics aligned

with business growth objectives

• Create and manage annual marketing budgets across all locations

• Design location-specific marketing campaigns to drive growth in each service

area

• Build and execute customer acquisition and retention programs

Digital Marketing & Social Media

• Manage all digital marketing channels including website, social media, and email

campaigns

• Develop engaging social media content strategy with focus on education and

brand building, including a calendar

• Oversee TikTok content strategy and growth

• Create and execute photography plan for social media content across all

locations

• Implement and optimize Google Ads, Meta Ads and other paid digital campaigns

• Create engaging and eye-catching graphics & video in Canva

Event Planning & Community Engagement

• Plan and execute community events across all locations

• Develop annual event calendar aligned with business objectives and seasonal

peaks

• Coordinate with local partners and vendors for event execution

• Manage event budgets and measure ROI

• Create event-specific marketing materials and promotion strategies

• Oversee event photography and content creation for social media

• Build relationships with local pet organizations and community groups

• Design and manage pop-up experiences for mobile grooming units

Brand Management

• Maintain brand consistency across all locations and marketing channels

• Develop marketing materials and guidelines for current and future locations

• Create compelling content that showcases our unique service offerings and

values

• Manage and enhance our reputation through review management and customer

feedback

Analytics & Reporting

• Track and analyze marketing metrics across all channels and locations

• Create monthly performance dashboards for leadership team

• Monitor competitor activities and market trends

• Provide data-driven recommendations for marketing optimization

Growth & Expansion Support

• Develop scalable marketing processes to support multi-location growth

• Create marketing playbooks for potential franchise model

• Collaborate with operations team on new location launches

• Support recruitment marketing initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

• 5+ years of marketing experience, with at least 2 years in a management role

• Proven experience in multi-location business marketing

• Strong digital marketing skills including social media, content creation, and paid

advertising

• Experience with marketing analytics and reporting

• Excellence in project management and team coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pet industry or service-based business marketing

• Knowledge of franchise marketing

• Experience with educational content creation

• Understanding of local market dynamics in Ottawa region

Personal Qualities

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills

• Creative problem-solver

• Excellent communicator

• Self-motivated and results-driven

• Passion for pets and pet care industry

• Ability to work in fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Professional development opportunities

• Dynamic, growing work environment

• Opportunity to shape marketing strategy for expanding business

• Pet-friendly workplace

Location: Ottawa, ON (hybrid work arrangement possible)

Position Type: Full-time

Purrdy Paws is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all

qualified candidates. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates

diversity and supports the growth of all team members.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON K1S 3V4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Marketing: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1S 3V4

Expected start date: 2025-07-14