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Marketing Coordinator

Parksville, BC
$55,000 - $62,000/year
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care

About the role

About the Role

We are looking for a driven Marketing Coordinator to help execute Indaba’s brand vision. In this role, you’ll manage the marketing calendar and support a wide range of marketing, graphic design, and branding projects across our wholesale and retail channels.

The ideal candidate is passionate about home décor, thrives on bringing ideas to life, and is energized by detail-oriented work. You’re a skilled multitasker who loves visual storytelling, meets deadlines with confidence, and brings innovative solutions to everything you do.

This role is best suited for someone who takes initiative, enjoys working independently, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. You’ll work closely with Indaba’s Creative Director and Customer Service Team and serve as the go-to person for all marketing communications.

About Us

Established in 1990, Indaba is a Vancouver Island–based home and lifestyle brand inspired by beauty, culture, and craftsmanship from around the world.

We believe in the power of beautiful things to enrich everyday life - blending art, culture, and style into design-forward collections. As a leading North American supplier of home décor and accessories, we are committed to creating handmade, sustainable, and joy-filled products that inspire and delight. Our vision is to be the most inspired and compelling home and lifestyle resource in North America.

Website: www.indabahome.com
Instagram: @indabatradingco
Facebook: facebook.com/indabatrading

About You

You are:

  • Inspired by design, beauty, and storytelling, with an eye for great branding
  • A self-starter who is motivated, focused, and dependable
  • Organized with strong time and project management skills
  • Confident juggling multiple deadlines and delivering high-quality work on time
  • A clear, professional communicator - both written and verbal
  • Eager to contribute ideas, take initiative, and follow through
  • Passionate about home décor, with a strong awareness of trends and industry insights
  • Proactive and perceptive - quick to spot what needs doing and step in to help
  • Curious about performance metrics and motivated to improve campaigns through data
  • Excited to take ownership and play a hands-on role in growing the brand

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the marketing calendar, ensuring projects and campaigns are delivered on time
  • Plan, schedule, and execute B2B and B2C email marketing campaigns
  • Design and produce digital and print materials (catalogues, ads, sales tools, webinar assets)
  • Respond to evolving business needs by creating timely marketing content on demand
  • Support content planning, product launches, and merchandising on our B2B and B2C websites
  • Manage social media platforms, including scheduling content, creating Reels, and writing captions in our brand voice
  • Liaise with our digital marketing agency to provide campaign content and review performance
  • Leverage AI tools to draft product descriptions, blogs, and other marketing content
  • Assist with styling and content capture during photoshoots, including travel to offsite locations
  • Occasionally travel to merchandise showrooms
  • Support daily marketing operations and general creative tasks as needed
  • Note: This is a dynamic role and responsibilities may evolve over time to support team and company priorities.

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in marketing, communications, design, or a related field
  • 1–3 years of experience in a marketing or creative role
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)
  • Strong design sensibility and an eye for layout, typography, and visual storytelling
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and open to learning new platforms (CRM/ERP)
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work independently, stay focused, and manage time effectively

Bonus Points For

  • Experience in the home décor, lifestyle, or retail industry
  • Familiarity with Shopify, Mailchimp, social media scheduling tools, SEO, or digital ads (Google/Meta)

To Apply

We welcome applications from candidates at various experience levels. If this opportunity excites you, please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio or work samples.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to seeing your talents!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • RRSP match
  • Store discount
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Parksville, BC V9P 2N1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-09

About Indaba Trading Ltd.

Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings
51-200

Indaba is a leading home and lifestyle brand with an eye for sourcing beautifully crafted products from around the world.