Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Marketing & Events Operations Coordinator supports the execution of the marketing plans in the New Jersey, Short Hills location. Not limited to events, education, community relations, and graphics. Reports directly to the Store Director.

• Working with the Store Director and Corporate Marketing Team to ensure the defined strategies and initiatives are correctly executed within the Short Hills store according to the agreed upon timelines, budgets and goals.
• Ensures in-store communication is up to standards 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).
• Collaborates with corporate Communication team to create assets that promote marketing and events initiatives
• Creates and executes, in collaboration with local operational team, marketing activations such as customer events and educational activities, following the La Scuola programming and national events guidelines.
• Writes and monitors class descriptions; creates class registration pages online.
• Coordinates with in-store departments to organize demos with producers.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in marketing.
• Event planning experience is considered an asset.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of and contacts in the New Jersey food industry is considered an asset.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Outstanding professional communication and editorial skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Eventbrite platform is considered an asset.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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

Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $22 - $24 per hour.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!