Field Marketing & Event Team Lead

Fresh Prep; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading meal kit delivery service in Vancouver is seeking a Field Marketing and Event Team Lead. This role involves managing events, hiring brand ambassadors, and forming strategic partnerships. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, strong sales experience, and be adaptable to changing environments. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic team culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Exclusive food perks

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in event planning and sales required.
• Class 5 Drivers License Required with access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Organize new in-market events to drive sales and customer acquisition.
• Hire and manage a team of brand ambassadors.
• Form strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations.

Skills

Event Planning

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in business, marketing, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Who We Are

Join Fresh Prep — a dynamic leader revolutionizing how Canadians experience food through sustainable meal kit delivery. As one of Canada's fastest-growing companies and a certified B Corporation, we're committed to making it easier for people to eat well and live better.

We're proud to be recognized as a workplace where innovation meets impact. Our numerous accolades - including BC's Top Employers 2025, placement on The Globe and Mail's prestigious Canada's Top Growing Companies list and recognition as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies - reflect our commitment to excellence in both customer experience and employee satisfaction. Our collaborative culture brings together passionate food lovers, sustainability champions, and tech innovators who are reshaping the future of food delivery.

Who You Are

Self Starter.You are comfortable owning a task from start to finish and you take the initiative to make continuous process improvements. You observe strict deadlines and hold yourself accountable for your deliverables.

Strong Communicator.Your verbal and written communication skills allow you to get results across easily and quickly, in a friendly and professional manner.

Adaptable.You thrive in a changing environment and are able to pivot direction easily.

Open.You are open to constructive feedback, but aren’t afraid to let your opinions be known. You approach the problem at hand from a strategic and empathetic point of view.

What You'll Be Doing

Event Management

Proactively seek and organize new in-market events with teams of field ambassadors to drive sales and customer acquisition in areas we deliver to (Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island)

Manage purchasing of event collateral, equipment, and booth space.

Be the go-to person for events from set up to execution to teardown.

Work with Business Development and Partnerships Manager to plan out the 2025 / 2026 event calendar and collaborate on new and existing opportunities.

Ambassador Team

Seek, hire, and train a team of brand ambassadors.

Actively coach, lead, and manage the team for reliability and best-in-class execution.

Manage the brand ambassador schedule and ensure all events are properly staffed.

Assist with brand ambassador hourly monitoring and reporting, training materials and payroll.

Partnerships

Work with our Business Development and Partnerships Manager to form strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations, for longstanding, mutual benefits

Create a systematic, process-driven approach to partner outreach and relationship management

Research, identify and source partnerships toensure continual opportunities for business growth by introducing Fresh Prep to their audiences

Use tools such as Linkedin to seek new opportunities to promote Fresh Prep

Works cross functionally to turn opportunities into sales and sign ups to hit targets

Other in-scope duties :

Meet or exceed agreed sales and acquisition targets through negotiating and closing business deals

Stay up-to-date on Fresh Prep’s product and service offerings

Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators

Track and record activity on accounts and ensuring that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s sales management system

Handle client objections by clarifying information, emphasizing benefits, and working through differences to a positive conclusion

What We Are Looking For

The Field Marketing and Event Team Lead under the direction of the BC BD + Events Manager is responsible for building corporate and community relationships to drive customer acquisitions and revenue. The Field Marketing and Event Team Lead works cross functionally to turn opportunities into sales and sign ups to meet or exceed business objectives. This role prospects to new businesses and clients within service areas in Canada to ensure continual opportunities for business growth. The Field Marketing and Event Team Lead also organizes, executes and ensures the success of in-person and virtual activations such as community events, trade shows and markets by hiring, training and scheduling field ambassadors. This is a Full time hourly contract position with 40 hours per week mostly spent in-market executing on activations.

1+ years’ experience in event planning and sales. Brand Ambassador sales experience a bonus.

1+ years managing growth projects involving internal and external stakeholders

1+ years of B2B networking experience

Class 5 Drivers License Required with access to a reliable vehicle for transporting event assets

Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends to achieve KPIs

Deep understanding of the business landscape, and can leverage your connections to open up new growth opportunities

Postsecondary degree or diploma in business, marketing, economics, or a related field

Excellent organizational, strategic, planning, and implementation skills

Ability to create realistic schedules and meet deadlines

Strong analytical and research skills

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills

Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability

Ability to respond appropriately in high-pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills

Comfort with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Chat etc.) and other office software

What You Can Expect

25 / hour + Commissions

Flexible work arrangements with options to work from home

Weekends and evenings as required depending on event schedules

Competitive salary that recognizes your skills and experience

An energetic, inclusive workplace where your voice matters and your contributions drive real impact

Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days

Exclusive food perks that let you experience our amazing products

A culture that celebrates innovation, encourages professional development, and supports work-life balance

The opportunity to be part of a certified B-Corporation making a tangible difference in sustainable food systems

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

At Fresh Prep, we work with a variety of ingredients, including common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy. Whether you're in one of our corporate functions or within the production facility, you may be exposed to these ingredients. If you have concerns—especially around allergens or meat—please let us know during the hiring process.