Marketing Manager, Brand Programs

Looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We’re currently recruiting for a 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 Director, Marketing Programs, the Marketing Manager, Brand Programs leads the day-to-day planning, development, execution and measurement of Boston Pizza's national marketing programs, owning the work that brings each program to market and delivers the desired business results. The role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating brand objectives into advertising campaigns, media plans and restaurant-ready programs, keeping internal and external partners aligned, and ensuring all Boston Pizza restaurants have clear and timely information on how to execute each program effectively.

This role is a strong fit for a leader who pairs creative thinking and strategic instincts with an understanding of the restaurant business. The successful candidate will build credibility, trust, and a productive working relationship amongst a cross-functional team.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Plan, execute and measure the performance of each on-premises Marketing program through collaboration with both internal cross-functional team members and external partners.
• Act as the main day-to-day point of contact with BP agency partners (advertising, P.R., media), ensuring an organized flow of communication in both directions.
• Oversee the development of communications (written, video, etc.) to restaurants on the specific details of each Marketing program.
• Maintain the Marketing program workback schedules to ensure all key timelines are met.
• Oversee all logistics related to photoshoots and other productions.
• Stay abreast of media and advertising industry trends to ensure that Boston Pizza’s Marketing programs remain industry-leading and highly impactful.
• Lead periodic reporting on key program metrics including sales performance, media performance and restaurant feedback, to be shared with key internal stakeholders. Build and publish post-reports and share key learnings, to inform future Marketing programs.

Who you are:

• You have a degree or diploma in business administration, marketing or related field.
• You have 4–6 years of experience in marketing or related experience.
• You may have experience working with (or at) an advertising agency or media agency.
• You may have knowledge of digital media, media performance metrics, and the traditional media landscape.
• You can inspire and motivate internal and external partners to maximize impact.
• You have strategic thinking, problem-solving, time-management, and cross-functional consensus-building skills.
• You have strong communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills.
• You have strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• You can work independently and with a team.
• You can cater communications to a wide variety of audiences (franchisees, executive team, etc.).
• You can manage complex lists of deliverables.
• You have strong relationship-building skills.
• You have a passion for advertising, media, and the hospitality industry.

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 2026 Best Workplaces™ lists for Women and Most Trusted Executive Teams. Additionally, we have been recognized on the 2025 Best Workplaces™ lists for British Columbia, Retail & Hospitality, Mental Wellness, and Giving Back;
• 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.

The annual base salary for this role is $78,100 - $88,000.

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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