Overview

About the Role:

We create Word of Mouth excitement and build brand awareness in communities by sharing our best in the world courses in business, design and development with influential technologists. We build win-win relationships with strategic partners, Meetup groups and entrepreneurs to create conversations about BrainStation and ultimately drive potential “Creators” to our campuses.  It takes a mixture of marketing creativity, analytical brains and pure hustle to bring a new city to life quickly. If that’s you, get excited!

Who you are:

• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity and desire to excel and succeed
• Actively live and breathe the BrainStation culture and lifestyle
• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self improvement (goal crusher)
• Entrepreneurial spirit and an egoless nature
• A Jack/Jill of all trades; from biz dev and operations to event-planning and support
• Self motivated, passionate, empathetic, approachable
• Outgoing, energetic, upbeat and fun

What you’ll do:

• Under the leadership of the General Manager, you create, lead and execute your market plan and local strategy
• You work cross-functionally with BrainStation HQ to build brand awareness and market development
• You execute community initiatives (events & experiences) and identify strategic sales opportunities
• You support your General Manager by creating a community playbook of influencers and identifying key relationships in the market
• You are a great coach and support for our Classroom Managers
• You coordinate events that feature thought leaders, ambassadors, local startups/businesses
• You liaise and leverage relationships with key players in the digital space
• You communicate key market information to BrainStation HQ (head office)

Technical Requirements:

• You love to have fun, are obsessed with learning, whilst making new friends locally
• 3-5 Years experience in public relations, marketing, event management,  and / or strategic sales
• Startup experience a huge asset
• Proven ability in leadership, as well as working independently, under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Bachelors degree in business, marketing or related subject an asset

BONUS POINTS: We of course love to work with alumni and our students, have you considered taking a BrainStation course?

Perks:

• Never stop learning – all BrainStation full-time members have access to our part-time evening courses!
• We work at King and Spadina out of a beautiful 12,000 sq ft brick and beam building
• Unlimited tea and coffee
• Snacks stocked in the cupboards
• Local beer on tap
• You’ll be at the center of innovation in Canada
• BrainStation swag
• Weekly catered lunches
• Monthly socials
• Access to events

To Apply for this position:

If you are seeking a position in a company which fosters and supports education, personal development, growth, change, responsibility and overall success please submit your resume and cover letter directly to this posting.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest.