Marketing Coordinator

MARKETING COORDINATOR, St. Louis Bar & Grill Corporate Office, Toronto, ONMarketing CoordinatorAre workback schedules your love language? Do your friends rely on you to organize everything? Are you a fun person who wants to do fun things for a fun brand? Are you looking for a great place to work? Come join the team at St. Louis Bar & Grill as a Marketing Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Marketing.St. Louis Bar & Grill is an unapologetically middle-class casual dining restaurant with over 80 locations operating in six different provinces across Canada. We are growing, thriving and expanding nationally. Frankly, we’re killin’ it. We offer a dynamic, high-performance culture with exceptional team members where you can grow your career and maximize your potential. A competitive compensation and benefits package can be yours along with a 36-hour work week and the opportunity for extended weekends and vacation schedules. We will support you in your professional development and nurture your career with us. We are proud of the company culture we have created and would love you to be a part of it!Do you consider yourself a top-notch communications professional? Would others consider you a hard-working project manager, able to juggle many initiatives at the same time? Are you a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-it-done type of individual? Do you wake up in the morning wanting to make a difference? If so, this is the position for you!The PositionThe Marketing Coordinator sits at the centre of a highly productive collection of marketing rock-stars and is involved in all facets of our efforts to bring Canada’s favourite wings to the masses. The Marketing Coordinator is solutions-oriented, prides themselves on strong attention to detail and organization, knows how to work with internal and external business partners, has excellent communication skills, a thorough understanding of print production, managing processes and vendors, and knows how to take a growing brand to its fullest potential.We are looking for someone with expertise in written and verbal communications, budget and marketing administration management, likes to engage in creative brainstorming and copywriting, enjoys project management, working with 3rd party vendors and strategic partners, loves food, hospitality, and making a difference.You bring a natural initiative, drive and passion for marketing and communications (and chicken wings) - thriving in a busy work environment. No two days are the same at St. Louis Bar & Grill, and we like it that way.Key ResponsibilitiesManage all incoming invoices and work with the Finance department to ensure vendors are paidWork with the VP of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships to manage the annual marketing budget and annual marketing calendarManage workback schedules to ensure all projects remain on the right path and all deadlines are metManage the relationship with printer vendors and secure quotes, coordinate timing, traffic files, proof files, and ensure accurate delivery of assets to their destinationsSchedule and craft internal memos to communicate the important details of upcoming and ongoing promotions, menu launches, etc.Assist with online reputation management tools where neededSupport all New Store Opening (NSO) effortsSupport all Local Store Marketing (LSM) effortsSupport the creation and production of all new St. Louis Bar & Grill menus, including online, food, alcohol, and takeout – all within prescribed timelines and budgetsParticipate with the marketing team to ideate and brainstorm creative for all chain-wide campaignsManage the day-to-day business relationship with all off-premise third party platforms, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date; in addition to providing assistance to all restaurants in maximizing their sales potentialSupport all off-premise events, including but not limited to, Annual Autism Awareness Fundraiser, and Annual Corporate ConferenceBe ready to monitor and manage social media when requiredRequired SkillsStrong attention to detailExcellent organization and time management skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationsMust be a self-starter and have the ability to foresee upcoming plans and projectsExperience in leading projects from start to finishExperience in working with graphic designers in a creative environmentStrong relationship building and vendor management skillsProject management experience is a mustExperience using MS Office is required and experience with Teams and Asana is beneficialProficiency in copywriting and strong language skills are an assetAdaptable, energetic, and self-starting team playerCourteous & professional demeanorRestaurant or equivalent industry experience is preferred, with QSR or fast-casual being highly desired.EducationMarketing, Communications or Business Degree preferred1-3 years in a related marketing & communications role is desiredJob TypeFull-time, 12-month contract with potential for permanent employment post-contract.BenefitsDental care, vision care & extended health care36-hour workweek, with flex FridaysExtended weekend and vacation schedulesThis is a full-time position with a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. At St. Louis Bar & Grill we strongly believe in an inclusive culture and having diverse colleagues. We are an equal opportunity employer and are happy to provide accommodation for those who require it at any point in the recruitment process. Should you need this job posting in an alternative format please let us know.We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.