MARKETING MANAGER

Compass Group USA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision insurance

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Eurest, a division of Compass Group, seeks a Marketing Manager to shape culinary moments for corporate dining accounts across Northern California. You will partner with marketing, creative services, and operations to translate brand strategy into local execution.

The role is on-site with travel within the region, requiring collaboration with client sites and field visits to drive regional growth and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, plus 3–4 years of experience in communications, marketing, operations, or a related field
• Willingness to travel within the region (and occasionally nationally) as business needs require
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills—you're a proactive, engaging communicator who builds strong relationships
• A sharp eye for merchandising and station presentation
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to shape and maintain brand voice across materials
• Proficiency in Canva and PowerPoint, with the ability to build clear, compelling presentations for operational partners
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping stakeholders aligned and deadlines on track

Responsibilities

• Create solutions that enhance the dining customer experience at every touchpoint
• Coach and inspire unit managers to hit profitability, sales, and engagement goals
• Serve as a centralized planning resource, overseeing content development and brand standards
• Lead and participate in client innovation updates, translating consumer insights into strategic recommendations
• Leverage industry market research to validate project direction and capitalize on emerging trends
• Collaborate closely with operational leadership to ensure quality, consistency, and brand alignment across the region
• Support the rollout of promotional materials, digital applications, and service innovations
• Partner with Operational Services to align on revenue goals, client satisfaction, and marketing/merchandising objectives

Skills

Marketing communications

Brand management

Presentation skills

Content development

Project management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

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As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations?Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

About the Role

Do you love the art of a great dining experience—and the strategy behind making it unforgettable?Eurest, a division of Compass Group, is looking for aMarketing Managerto join our team and help shape exceptional culinary moments for the dining populations we serve. This is a pivotal role supporting multiple corporate dining accounts across our growingNorthern California region, with potential opportunities across the broaderWest Division.

As our Marketing Manager, you'll be the brand steward and strategic partner behind every guest touchpoint—training, communicating, and driving implementation of marketing and merchandising initiatives that elevate the dining experience and fuel regional growth. You'll work hand-in-hand with our corporate marketing & creative services team, operational leaders, and unit managers to bring big-picture brand strategy to life at the local level.

This is anon-site role requiring regular travel throughout the region based on business needs. Remote based when not at client site visits (expectation is 3 to 4 days, in the field, per week).

What You'll Do

• Create solutions that enhance the dining customer experience at every touchpoint
• Coach and inspire unit managers to hit profitability, sales, and engagement goals
• Serve as a centralized planning resource, overseeing content development and brand standards
• Lead and participate in client innovation updates, translating consumer insights into strategic recommendations
• Leverage industry market research to validate project direction and capitalize on emerging trends
• Collaborate closely with operational leadership to ensure quality, consistency, and brand alignment across the region
• Support the rollout of promotional materials, digital applications, and service innovations
• Partner with Operational Services to align on revenue goals, client satisfaction, and marketing/merchandising objectives

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, plus 3–4 years of experience in communications, marketing, operations, or a related field
• Willingness to travel within the region (and occasionally nationally) as business needs require
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills—you're a proactive, engaging communicator who builds strong relationships
• A sharp eye for merchandising and station presentation
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to shape and maintain brand voice across materials
• Proficiency in Canva and PowerPoint, with the ability to build clear, compelling presentations for operational partners
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping stakeholders aligned and deadlines on track

Why Join Us

Join a team that's passionate about turning everyday dining into memorable experiences. You'll have the opportunity to shape brand strategy across a growing region, partner with talented operators and creative teams, and see your ideas come to life on-site, every day. If you thrive on variety, creativity, and building strong partnerships, this is your seat at the table

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland,or to be performed Remotely,click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactory with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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