Marketing & Events Coordinator

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Creative & Marketing · Hybrid

About Operto

Operto is not just another tech company; we're a rapidly growing leader in the hospitality industry, recognized as one of Canada's Best Startup Employers and part of Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 in 2024 . Backed by $54 million CAD in funding, our mission is to empower property owners and managers to streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and drive growth .

Role overview

We are looking for an ambitious recent graduate to join our team as a full-time Junior Marketing & Events Coordinator. In this role, you will act as the operational engine and right hand to the Marketing Manager, STaR Division. You will support the execution of the entire marketing strategy—from digital campaigns and social media to trade show logistics and partner activities. This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career, broaden your knowledge of the Tech industry, and have a direct impact on Operto’s business evolution. This is a hybrid role having Monday, Tuesday and Thursday as in office anchor days.

Responsibilities

Marketing Operations & Campaign Support

• Digital Execution: Support the Marketing Manager in the daily execution of email marketing, webinars, and social channels.

• Asset Management: Organize and update marketing assets such as sales decks, product one-pagers, and product descriptions.

• Content Creation: Assist in creating and updating landing pages, social graphics, promotional materials, and event swag using Canva.

• CRM Hygiene: Support CRM and marketing automation tools (HubSpot/Salesforce) by helping maintain accurate contact records, campaign tracking, and event lead data.

Event Planning & Field Marketing

• Logistics & Operations: Own the coordination of event timelines, purchases, travel, shipping, booth setup, swag, and printed materials to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Vendor Management: Communicate with vendors, venues, and partners to manage deadlines, attendee lists, and event logistics.

• Research: Source vendors, venues, and relevant industry events that align with our target audience.

• Reporting: Maintain organized records for contracts and invoices, and support post-event wrap-ups including attendee data and performance tracking.

Market Research & Strategy Support

• Competitive Intel: Conduct competitor and market research to support marketing and brand positioning.

• Performance Tracking: Help track campaign and event performance including website traffic, registrations, and lead conversion.

• Partner Support: Assist in the execution of co-marketing campaigns (webinars, shared events) with industry partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• The Proactive Learner: You don't wait to be told what to do; you are eager to jump in, learn new skills, and support the team wherever needed.

• The Organized Doer: You have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. You understand that successful events and campaigns live and die in the details.

• The Clear Communicator: You possess strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable coordinating with internal teams and external vendors alike.

• The Tech-Savvy Learner: You have a passion for learning and continuous improvement. You are comfortable adopting new software quickly and have a baseline familiarity with tools like Canva, HubSpot, or Salesforce.

Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

• Basic knowledge of marketing concepts and an eagerness to apply them in a real-world setting.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and vibrant work environment

• Hands-on experience using Canva to create marketing assets such as social graphics, event materials, or presentations

• Previous experience in event planning or management is highly valued

• Previous experience with market research and project management is an asset

• Experience with software such as Hubspot, Salesforce, Figma, Canva, Wordpress, is an asset

• A passion for learning and continuous improvement

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role

Why we love working here

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy coverage with extended health benefits, including health, vision, and dental care. Your well-being is our top priority!

• Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample paid time off, because we believe a balanced life is a successful life.

• Competitive Compensation: Receive a salary and benefits package that reflects your experience and skills, recognizing and rewarding your value to our team.

• Dynamic & Supportive Team: Join a high-achieving, collaborative team that supports growth, and celebrates success together.

• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work opportunities, while staying connected with our team.

• Winter Break: We have a reduced working schedule from December 25th to January 1st annually, allowing our team to enjoy the festive season with their loved ones without affecting their vacation balance.

• We’re champions of diversity. Our diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities make us stronger. We work hard to make Operto a place where everyone feels welcome, respected and supported.

Operto is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status. We are committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. Upon request, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to geographic locations, job-related skills, experience and relevant training or education, business and organizational needs.

CAD: $55,000 annually