Unit Marketing Manager

Compass Group North America; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global foodservice company is seeking a Unit Marketing Manager in Peterborough, Ontario. This role involves leading marketing initiatives, driving sales for food brands, and ensuring brand standards across various locations. Candidates should have at least 2 years of marketing experience, a degree in marketing, and proficiency in social media. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on customer engagement and brand success.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in marketing.
• Experience in developing and executing marketing plans for food brands.
• Customer-focused attitude with excellent service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key marketing initiatives to exceed targets.
• Drive sales-building initiatives leveraging expertise.
• Ensure brand standards and speed of service improvements.

Skills

Marketing experience

Social media proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Multi-tasking ability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Energetic and proactive

Education

Degree/diploma in Marketing

Job description

Overview

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Job Summary

The Unit Marketing Manager leads the marketing function for the account, supporting sales growth, customer and client experience and stewards the company brand.

Responsibilities

• Exceed assigned targets through the effective execution and management of key initiatives.
• Create and drive compelling sales-building initiatives, to outpace stated targets, requiring you to leverage your expertise.
• Exceeding execution standards with a focus on speed of service improvements, while maintaining brand standards
• Delivering superior consumer engagement
• Ensure operators are supported to execute a rolling 12 month marketing plan in applicable units
• Constantly improving retail growth by applying strong retail execution principles, adhering to pricing, product assortment and promotional activities
• Become the trusted expert with the organization in sales improvements and proper brand execution, assisting in the training of new team members.
• Completing audit evaluations, when required
• Attend, and secure a passing grade, for the required training for various brands and attain brand certification
• Lead social media as the content advisor, and standards keeper across campus locations in the regional geography, highlighting key brand messaging and campus success stories on behalf

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in marketing with a degree/diploma or specialization in marketing.
• Proficient with social media, such as Instagram and TikTok
• Experience in developing and executing marketing plans associated with food and or food brands.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an eye for detail.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience; you have a customer focused, "can do" and “customer is always right” attitude.
• Able to multi-task and work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• You have an energetic, outgoing, and proactive approach.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.