Field Marketing & Event Team Lead at Fresh Prep

Who We Are 

Meet Fresh Prep — Canada’s most convenient and sustainable meal kit delivery service. As a certified B Corporation, we make convenient eating healthy and sustainable for the communities we operate in. We source quality local ingredients whenever possible, and deliver in reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging. We offer a large variety of ready to cook, ready to eat and marketplace items to be a one stop shop for all your food needs. Founded in Vancouver in 2015, Fresh Prep now services areas in BC, AB, ON and QC.

In the past few years, we have collected many awards and recognition for our continued pursuit in being a leader in both customer and employee satisfaction. Some awards include The Georgia Straight’s Golden Plates, 23rd and 24th Annual Best of Vancouver award for Best Meal Kit Service, BC’s Top Employers 2024, Top SME 2023, and Climate Smart. Fresh Prep also placed on The Globe and Mail’s prestigious 2023 Canada's Top Growing Companies list.

• Self Starter: You are comfortable owning a task from start to finish and you take the initiative to make continuous process improvements. You observe strict deadlines and hold yourself accountable for your deliverables.




• Strong Communicator: Your verbal and written communication skills allow you to get results across easily and quickly, in a friendly and professional manner.




• Adaptable: You thrive in a changing environment and are able to pivot direction easily.




• Open: You are open to constructive feedback, but aren’t afraid to let your opinions be known. You approach the problem at hand from a strategic and empathetic point of view.

Scope

The Field Marketing and Event Team Lead under the direction of the Senior Manager of Business Development, is responsible for building corporate and community relationships to drive customer acquisitions and revenue. The Field Marketing and Event Team Lead works cross functionally to turn opportunities into sales and sign ups to meet or exceed business objectives. This role prospects to new businesses and clients within service areas in Canada with a large focus on Montreal to ensure continual opportunities for business growth. The Field Marketing and Event Team Lead also organizes, executes and ensures the success of in-person and virtual activations such as community events, trade shows and markets by hiring, training and scheduling field ambassadors. This is a 3 month hourly contract position of up to 40 hours per week mostly spent in-market executing on activations with an opportunity to review and extend into a full year contract.

Responsibilities:

Event Management 

Ambassador Team

Partnerships

Other in-scope duties:

• Meet or exceed agreed sales and acquisition targets through negotiating and closing business deals




• Stay up-to-date on Fresh Prep’s product and service offerings




• Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators




• Track and record activity on accounts and ensuring that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s sales management system




• Handle client objections by clarifying information, emphasizing benefits, and working through differences to a positive conclusion

• 1+ years’ experience in event planning and sales. Brand Ambassador sales experience a bonus.




• 1+ years managing growth projects involving internal and external stakeholders 




• 1+ years of B2B networking experience.




• Fluent in English and French.




• Class 5 Drivers License Required with access to a vehicle




• Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends to achieve KPIs.




• Deep understanding of the business landscape, and can leverage your connections to open up new growth opportunities.




• Postsecondary degree or diploma in business, marketing, economics, or a related field.




• Excellent organizational, strategic, planning, and implementation skills.




• Ability to create realistic schedules and meet deadlines. 




• Strong analytical and research skills.




• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills.




• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.




• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.




• Ability to respond appropriately in high-pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.




• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.




• Comfort with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Chat etc.) and other office software. 

What You Can Expect 

• $25 per hour base + Commissions. 




• Flexible work arrangements with options to work from home or in the Montréal office.




• Weekends and evenings as required depending on event schedules. 




• Competitive salary that recognizes your skills and experience




• An energetic, inclusive workplace where your voice matters and your contributions drive real impact




• Exclusive food perks that let you experience our amazing products




• A culture that celebrates innovation, encourages professional development, and supports work-life balance




• The opportunity to be part of a certified B-Corporation making a tangible difference in sustainable food systems

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive, and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavor to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company.