MARKETING MANAGER

Compass Group•Sunnyvale, CA

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job Summary About the Role Do you love the art of a great dining experience—and the strategy behind making it unforgettable? Eurest, a division of Compass Group, is looking for a Marketing Manager to join our team and help shape exceptional culinary moments for the dining populations we serve. This is a pivotal role supporting multiple corporate dining accounts across our growing Northern California region, with potential opportunities across the broader West Division. As our Marketing Manager, you'll be the brand steward and strategic partner behind every guest touchpoint—training, communicating, and driving implementation of marketing and merchandising initiatives that elevate the dining experience and fuel regional growth. You'll work hand-in-hand with our corporate marketing & creative services team, operational leaders, and unit managers to bring big-picture brand strategy to life at the local level. This is an on-site role requiring regular travel throughout the region based on business needs. Remote based when not at client site visits (expectation is 3 to 4 days, in the field, per week).

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree, plus 3–4 years of experience in communications, marketing, operations, or a related field
Willingness to travel within the region (and occasionally nationally) as business needs require
Exceptional oral and written communication skills—you're a proactive, engaging communicator who builds strong relationships
A sharp eye for merchandising and station presentation
Strong writing skills, with the ability to shape and maintain brand voice across materials
Proficiency in Canva and PowerPoint, with the ability to build clear, compelling presentations for operational partners
Excellent project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping stakeholders aligned and deadlines on track

Responsibilities

Create solutions that enhance the dining customer experience at every touchpoint
Coach and inspire unit managers to hit profitability, sales, and engagement goals
Serve as a centralized planning resource, overseeing content development and brand standards
Lead and participate in client innovation updates, translating consumer insights into strategic recommendations
Leverage industry market research to validate project direction and capitalize on emerging trends
Collaborate closely with operational leadership to ensure quality, consistency, and brand alignment across the region
Support the rollout of promotional materials, digital applications, and service innovations
Partner with Operational Services to align on revenue goals, client satisfaction, and marketing/merchandising objectives