Marketing and Event Specialist

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters

SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products

The Marketing Coordinator supports the execution of the marketing plans in the Toronto stores, Yorkville, Eaton Centre, Sherway Gardens and Don Mills. Not limited to events, education, community relations, and graphics. Reports directly to the Marketing Operations Manager.

Working with Marketing Operations Manager to ensure the defined strategies and initiatives are correctly executed within the Toronto stores according to the agreed upon timelines, budgets and goals

Ensures in-store communication is up to standard and follows the brand guidelines

Utilizes the tools and systems provided to support signage production as needed and oversees in-store installations (signage, visual merchandising, etc.)

Supports Digital Communications Lead to produce store-related social media content when needed, from copy to images (photoshoot support)

Works with Digital Communications Lead to ensure marketing and events initiatives are properly promoted by providing needed details and content

Collaborate to manage relationships with celebrity chefs, business partners, producers, and local organizations

Supports administrative tasks such as regularly compiling and tracking data on marketing initiatives and activations

Works with the Events & Education and store teams to plan and execute in-store and off-site public events

Support Events & Education team with execution of La Scuola consumer programming as needed.

Coordinates with in-store departments to organize demos with producers

Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing preferred

• 2+ years of experience in marketing
• Experience in the food and beverage industry is preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Eventbrite, OpenTable and Funnel platform is considered an asset
• Knowledge of and contacts in the Toronto food industry is considered an asset

Availability to work on multiple sites with a flexible schedule, often including evenings, weekends and holidays

Ability to travel between Toronto locations – Yorkville, Eaton Centre, Sherway Gardens and Don Mills

Compensation for this role is CAD $55,000.00-$60,000.00 annually

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Referral bonus program

The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability). Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Further, it is Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.