Looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We’re currently recruiting for an Associate Marketing Manager, Brand Programs to join our amazing team of talented employees. This is a hybrid role, our office is in Mississauga, ON, so we’re ideally looking for a candidate in the Greater Toronto Area.

Boston Pizza International has been recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies since 1994. Boston Pizza International Inc. is Canada’s No. 1 casual dining brand with more than 370 restaurants in Canada and more than $1 billion in annual sales. We hope you’ll consider joining us!

What you do:

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, Brand Programs, the Associate Marketing Manager, Brand Programs is responsible for supporting integrated marketing campaigns focused on the On-Premise sales channel, which includes: providing support for all aspects on-premise national promotions; co-ordinating media plan deliverables; supporting internal promotion communications; organizing and managing materials kit shipments; and supporting strategic partnerships and sponsorships on an as-needed basis.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Support the development, launch, measurement and performance reporting for each on-premises marketing program.
• Collaborate with agency partners and cross-functional team members to deliver best-in-class marketing programs and campaigns which maximize business impact.
• Support the development of written communications for Boston Pizza restaurants on the specific details of each on premises marketing program.
• Co-ordinate the production and delivery of promotion creative within pre-determined timelines to ensure print materials and advertising assets are in place for each initiative.
• Maintain and update marketing program workback schedules to ensure all key timelines are met.
• Support collaboration with key strategic partners and/or sponsor partners from time to time, ensuring a smooth and timely launch and execution of all partner-focused programs and initiatives.
• Stay abreast of media and advertising industry trends to ensure that Boston Pizza’s Marketing programs remain industry-leading and impactful.

Who you are:

• You have a Diploma or Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, or a related field.
• You have 1-2 years of marketing experience.
• You have experience with mass marketing, digital marketing, digital media, and agency collaboration.
• You have strong communication (written, verbal and presentation), Microsoft Office (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel), time-management, problem-solving, intellectual curiosity and cross-functional consensus-building skills.
• You are able to work independently and with a team, manage complex lists of deliverables, and build relationships.
• You have a passion for advertising and creative evaluation.

Why you want to work with us:

• We’re a strong Canadian brand with a hospitality focus, embracing a work-hard, play hard philosophy;
• We’re an organization with a strong emphasis on team culture;
• Our entrepreneurial roots support a culture of collaboration;
• We offer a flexible working environment that embraces both in-person and remote work;
• We have amazing employee programs and benefits;
• We’re always looking to promote internal talent;
• We have a tight-knit team to support you every step of the way;
• We’re a Great Place to Work® and have been recognized on the 2024 Best Workplaces™ lists for Giving Back, Retail & Hospitality, Most Trusted Executive Teams, Women, British Columbia, and Mental Wellness;
• Through the Boston Pizza Foundation, we’re focused on giving back to the communities we live, work and play in.

What’s next:

• If you know someone who might be interested, share this posting with them;
• If you’re interested, send us your resume;
• If we’re interested, we’ll reach out to you to schedule a phone screen;
• If you continue to be a prime candidate, we’ll schedule interviews;
• If you’re our leading candidate, we’ll conduct reference and background checks and provided they’re as good as we expect, we’ll extend you an offer.

At Boston Pizza International, we are committed to a culture that welcomes, encourages, and celebrates the diversity of our team members. Our commitment extends to providing equal opportunities and accommodations throughout our recruitment process. If you require accommodations in our recruitment process, we encourage you to inform the recruiter and/or hiring manager.

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