Bento Inc. is a company that operates over 12000 locations globally, seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support the development and execution of marketing programs for the Bento brand. The role involves coordinating across teams, managing marketing projects, and ensuring consistent execution of marketing initiatives across multiple locations in Canada and the United States.
Responsibilities
- Support the execution of marketing strategies and initiatives across multiple business channels
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for key marketing projects
- Coordinate with cross‑functional teams, including Operations, Business Partnerships, Procurement, and Product Development
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, within scope, and aligned with brand standards
- Support development and rollout of Point‑of‑Sale materials for new product launches including shelf inserts, digital screens, and signage
- Maintain and update the Bento Kiosk Brand Materials Catalogue
- Coordinate creative requests for signage and marketing materials across Food Service accounts
- Assist in reviewing brand standards across kiosks, menu boards, and other in‑store touchpoints
- Support relationships with Food Service partners and assist with marketing initiatives across accounts
- Coordinate marketing requirements for new openings and kiosk launches
- Track pipeline of new locations and ensure marketing materials are prepared and delivered on schedule
- Assist in ensuring brand standards are executed consistently across partner locations
- Support planning and execution of trade shows, exhibitions, and events
- Coordinate logistics, creative materials, and stakeholder communication for major industry events
- Assist with post‑event follow‑up and reporting
- Assist with coordinating the creative development for labels and packaging
- Work closely with internal creative resources and external agencies to execute marketing materials
- Support menu board database management and rollout across markets
- Assist in testing and implementing new branding initiatives and pilots
- Work closely with Brand, Operations, and Product Development teams on new product launches
- Support marketing execution across ideation, concept development, and photoshoots
- Assist with coordinating influencer visits
- Travel occasionally to Food Service accounts and grocery banners across Canada and the United States
- Support brand audits and competitive reviews
- Gather insights to inform marketing improvements
- Vendor Invoice tracking and reconciliation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree, diploma or certificate in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in marketing, project management, or a related role
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working cross-functionally
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Asana)
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing organization
- Food service, retail, QSR, or multi‑location franchised brand experience preferred
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French would be an asset
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan
- Group health benefits
- Retirement plans
- Extensive training and opportunities for career advancement
Company Overview
Bento Sushi is North America’s second-largest sushi brand providing the highest quality packaged sushi and ready-to-heat/made-to-order Asian food. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Markham, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.bentosushi.com/.