Product Specialist (Automotive) at BIMM in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

BIMM is booming, so we’re looking for a Automotive Product Specialist to join our team!

As we observe a hybrid model, this role will require you to be in office 2 days per week.

Who we are

BIMM is a Toronto-based agency that lives at the intersection of data, technology, and creativity to provide clients with high-performing campaigns and digital products that shape connected customer experiences. We’ve helped our clients implement fully integrated CRM customer journeys, built robust digital experiences, and created national loyalty programs with decades of experience in sectors of automotive, financial, telco and retail.

We are creative realists, which means our ideas and solutions are grounded in the realities of our clients’ business. We believe big ideas are nothing without big results (and flawless execution); high-performing agencies deliver high-performing campaigns, products, and experiences; and the best solutions happen when we collaborate with clients as partners.

This is an existing vacancy, not a made-up role — this one’s already got a desk waiting.

Who we’re looking for

You are a passionate automotive aficionado. With your deep knowledge of the old and the new, you’re keen and stay on top of what defines a luxury automotive experience. You understand the form and function, including the technology behind a luxury automobile. Your exceptional knowledge-base makes you the go-to person in your group when someone is looking for more information on a vehicle. You can translate automotive into general information without missing any details. All of this while having a genuine appreciation for the engineering behind it all. You are the product expert Audi is looking for to drive the information into the customers’ hands, through digital expression.

Your passion for Audi products and attention to detail will drive you to be responsible for ensuring the digital data and content on Audi brand platforms is updated and relevant. This business-critical role will play an integral part for Audi and our digital properties. As you will be the core source of technical information about Audi vehicles, attention to detail is paramount; you will be responsible for the accuracy of model information across the fleet and will work with product owners and content authors to deliver this.

Working directly with Audi, agency partners, and the rest of our Content team, you will ensure that Audi’s customer-facing digital platforms are set-up and maintained to be product accurate and representative of the business objectives.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of relevant Automotive experience, including web tools/applications in a similar environment
• Post secondary education (Automotive, Technology, Business, Marketing or similar discipline)
• Working knowledge of CMS systems and technological infrastructure to support backend updates required for product launches
• Experience in web-based technology, and mobile digital experiences
• Ability to provide product support and guidance to deliver high-quality and product accurate digital content and information, including pricing
• Comfortable presenting product details and positioning in front for internal and external audiences
• Extreme attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Able to learn software tools quickly
• Staying up to date with automotive trends and competitive landscape

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Audi branded terminology and features
• Knowledge of user experience and interaction design
• Experience with producing product-accurate assets an asset
• Working knowledge of photo and video editing software (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere)
• Experience with Microsoft Suite of products
• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence project tracking tools

What’s in it for you?

• Work Life Balance with BIMM days: Spend your birthday any way you’d like, as long as it’s not at the Extra day off to enjoy every summer holiday and a week-long end-of-year break. Boo-yah!
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive health & dental benefits plan with an Employee Assistance Program. BIMMers are also given extra $$$ to put towards wellness or health-related needs. Did we mention our RRSP with matching? A lil BIMM bonus to build your bank.
• Culture: Our squad is fun, friendly and entirely egoless. Our social committee plans BIMM bashes, Tasty Thursdays and quarterly outings like candle making workshops, board game nights, Jays games and cooking Our summer and holiday parties are quite memorable as well! Having Fun Everyday is one of our core values.
• We believe in working & meeting with We observe a hybrid working model in our beautiful dog-friendly office located in the Distillery District, stuffed with snacks.
• Belonging: Our dedicated DEI committee provides thought-provoking insights which are reflected in our work; They also organize engaging awareness activities and events to showcase BIMMER’s professional talents and personalities. What talents might you bring? :)
• Growth: BIMM is part of kyu collective which gives our employees access to the network’s resources, training, offices, and more. We also prioritize your personal and professional development with opportunities like on-site Lunch n’ Learns, conferences and online courses. Love 2 Learn.

BIMM is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment/interview process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met.

AI In Recruitment

While we are exploring ways to best utilize AI in our hiring processes, BIMM currently does not use AI-enabled tools in our hiring process. All candidates are screened by humans, and approved by humans.