Events Marketing Coordinator, OpenTable
12 Month Contract
$31-$38 USD per hour
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Online restaurant reservation service
Be an early applicant
Online restaurant reservation service
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$31-$38 USD per hour
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To bring together people and the restaurants they love in the moments that matter.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for someone with knowledge of and passion for the restaurant industry, someone who has their pulse on the dining scene and is excited to contribute to campaigns and experiences that solidify OpenTable’s role as a trusted and valued partner within the restaurant community
- This role is perfect for a quick, smart, and resourceful individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn and grow within a highly experienced team
- The right person for this role is great with people, has excellent judgment, and is both passionate and highly organized
- BA/BS degree required
- 2+ years of work experience in digital marketing, events and/or PR
- Passion for food/dining a must; restaurant industry or adjacent experience a plus
- Efficient, highly productive multitasker; self-motivated and flexible; thrives in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment
- Outstanding communication skills and demonstrated track record working with cross functional teams
- Comfort with data, numbers, trend analysis and technology
- Detail and results-focused
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
- Experience with event management software (e.g., Zkipster), CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) is a plus
- Resourceful, adaptable, proactive, and a collaborative team player
- Ability to perform some physical tasks associated with event setup and breakdown
- Willingness to travel for events (domestic and potentially nationally)
What the job involves
- OpenTable is seeking a creative, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Events Marketing Coordinator, to join our dynamic team
- You will be instrumental in the flawless execution of our events strategy across our B2C (diners) and B2B (restaurants) segments
- This is a 12-month contract position
- While there will be foundational responsibilities to ensure smooth operations, this position also offers significant opportunities for professional development, exposure to a wide range of marketing initiatives, and the chance to participate in and learn from a world-class marketing team
- Provide comprehensive support for the planning and execution of all event types, including:
- B2C Diners: consumer-facing events, activations, and culinary experiences
- B2B Restaurants: industry conferences, webinars, workshops, and product launches
- Build and maintain guest lookbooks and attendee data
- Provide on-site event support, assisting with registration, guest services, and ensuring overall event flow
- Assist with vendor research, contracting, coordination, and communication (e.g., venues, catering, AV, photographers, DJs, merch)
- Manage logistics including shipping, setup, breakdown, and tracking of swag inventory
- Oversee vendor invoices, contracts, and payment processing; maintain invoice and contract trackers
- Help develop creative briefs outlining event communications, including email campaigns, social media plans, and related materials
- Partner with Brand Studio on creative execution, ensuring timely design and delivery
- Track event expenses, support invoice processing, and maintain accurate budget records
- Ensure timely follow-up on payments and reconciliation of expenses
- Create and deliver recap decks/slides for internal and external stakeholders following major events
- Track social engagement and other event KPIs
- Maintain event calendars, timelines, Monday boards, and project plans
- Ensure deadlines are met and communicate progress effectively
- Provide administrative support for day-to-day team operations
- Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Product, PR, and Field teams to ensure integrated and impactful event execution
- As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones
- While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters
Our take
OpenTable was one of the earliest innovators in the online reservation space, setting up shop in 1998 as a tool to enable restaurants to take bookings online. Rather than charging consumers for the service, OpenTable generates revenue via a monthly subscription and reservation fee from businesses.
Today, the platform is used by tens of thousands of restaurants around the world and seats over 1 billion diners per year. The company was acquired by Booking Holdings – the world's largest travel company – for $2.6 billion in 2014, and remains a subsidiary of the group to this day.
OpenTable is the dominant player in the restaurant reservation software category, with an impressive 45% market share, but does face increasing competition from platforms like Resy, Tock, TableAgent, and many more. Nonetheless, this market leader has garnered an impressive reputation, and there is nothing to say it won't hold on to the dominance it has earned into the future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2000
$36m
SERIES C
Jan 2000
$10m
SERIES B
Total funding: $48.2m
Company benefits
- Work from (almost) anywhere - wherever you do your best work
- Mental health and well-being - company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth, company-paid subscription to HeadSpace, and company-wide weeks off a year so the whole team can recharge
- Generous parental leave
- Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
- Paid volunteer time
- Enriched learning and development opportunities - leadership development & access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Company HQ
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Debby Soo
(CEO, not founder)After graduating from Stanford with a liberal arts major, Debby started their career in investment banking. Thereafter they worked in Google’s Strategic Partnerships Group and then spent a decade at KAYAK, eventually becoming CCO.
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