About this Marketing Coordinator role at Gordon Food Service
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:
- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience
For more than 30 years, Fresh Start Foods has proudly delivered a full range of fresh produce solutions to customers across Canada. As a valued member of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) family of companies, we are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.
Fresh Start Foods is hiring a Full-Time Marketing Coordinator to join our team in Milton. This role is perfect for a creative and organized individual who is passionate about marketing and ready to support our sales and marketing initiatives.
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, business hours.
Salary: 45k -60k
Location: Milton, ON
Key Responsibilities/What You Will Do
Seasonal Campaign Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and execute marketing campaigns to support company goals and provide promotional support to the sales departments.
Market Updates & Newsletters: Lead the content collection, layout, and design for the Weekly Market Update and the monthly "Lettuce Inform You" Newsletter.
E-Commerce : Oversee the setup and onboarding of new e-commerce customer accounts
Weekly promotional blasts via Choco: highlighting new products, seasonal promotions, and Fresh Start updates.
Content Creation & Social Media Management: Create, update, and maintain social media sites and advertisements, ensuring brand consistency.
Internal & External Creative: Design and produce internal printed and digital assets (e.g., wall calendars, employee recognition assets, social committee events, and annual celebration collateral).
Performance Analysis: Utilize business reporting to track, evaluate, and improve the effectiveness of campaigns and events, making data-driven recommendations for adjustments.
Brand Integrity: Enforce correct logo and brand standards on all marketing materials and communications.
Project Execution: Proofread projects to ensure high-quality copy and design, and see projects through to successful completion.
Required Qualifications/Skills
Marketing Experience: 2+ years of marketing experience with an emphasis on campaigns, event management, and business reporting. A Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs). Knowledge of digital marketing processes (websites, banner ads, etc.) is a plus.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong customer and team relationships.
Organizational Skills: Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical Mindset: Creative and analytical thinker with the ability to solve problems and develop effective solutions.
Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required.
Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:
Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
Weekly paychecks
Employee Family Assistance Program
Opportunities for career advancement
Employee Recognition Programs
Training opportunities
Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
Full-time hours
A team-oriented work environment
This is an Existing Vacancy.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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