Marketing Manager II, Canada

We're transforming the grocery industry

At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.

Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.

Instacart is a Flex First team

There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.

Why this role is on the menu

Instacart is the leading online grocery company in Canada, serving 98% of households across 10 provinces and 100 retail banners. The grocery delivery category is competitive and growing rapidly, and this role is responsible for building Instacart’s brand and business in Canada.

We’re looking for a Marketing Manager II to own consumer marketing for Canada. You’ll be responsible for the national go-to-market strategy and execution across integrated campaigns, local content, and partnerships — working closely with our brand, media, creative, CRM, and agency partners to deliver work that drives measurable outcomes and makes an impact locally. This role reports to the Director, Partnerships & Strategic Audience Marketing.

This is a high-ownership role on a lean, fast-moving team. You’ll move fluidly between campaign strategy and execution — developing briefs, partnering with cross-functional teams, and executing. On the partnership side, you’ll serve as a trusted external counterpart to partners and agencies, bringing equal parts rigor and creativity from brief through performance review. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, a genuine feel for what resonates with Canadian consumers, and the discipline to deliver quality work across multiple concurrent programs.

What you'll cook up in your first year

• Instacart’s Canadian brand and business growth is informed by deep consumer, category, and competitive insights — with you as the resident expert on the Canadian audience.
• Canada-led and US-adapted marketing campaigns are executed end-to-end — from strategic brief through creative development and performance evaluation — in close collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• The Canadian influencer program produces local, engaging content that fuels performance, developed in close partnership with our media team and agency partners.
• Key brand partnerships are activated to deepen Instacart’s connection with local audiences through culturally relevant, distinct activations.
• Campaigns and content reaching Canadian consumers are accurate, culturally relevant, and on brand — with localization expertise applied across owned and paid content.
• Canada procurement processes and monthly marketing budget tracking are managed on time and with precision.

The secret ingredients we're looking for

Must-have pantry staples (Minimum Qualifications)

• 5+ years of progressive experience in brand marketing, integrated campaign marketing, or partner marketing with a strong focus on campaign strategy and execution, preferably within a consumer tech company with a US-based company navigating Canada as a distinct market
• Deep understanding of Canadian culture and market nuance, including regional differences across the country and experience reaching consumers in Quebec
• Demonstrable experience leading complex, integrated go-to-market strategies for significant brand initiatives or product launches
• A proven ability to balance strategic thinking with creative vision, translating business goals into compelling brand narratives and breakthrough campaigns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently present and influence at all levels, including executive leadership
• Excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines, and thriving in a dynamic, lean environment
• A natural collaborator who excels at building consensus and leading diverse cross-functional teams towards shared goals
• Proficient in using data and insights to inform strategy, measure campaign effectiveness, and drive continuous optimization
• Nimble, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly in a fast-evolving industry
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical experience

Optional garnishes (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiar with Québécois culture and bilingual

#LI-Remote

Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here. Currently, we are only hiring in the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.

Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.

For Canadian based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.