Area Marketing Manager - Restaurants

Sage Hospitality•Denver, CO

2d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Area Marketing Manager serves as a brand ambassador for Urban Farmer, The Cruise Room, and Mercantile, collaborating with internal teams and external partners and clients. The role combines digital marketing, social media, graphic design, brand development, strategic partnerships, events, and public relations. It requires strong organization, project management, prioritization, communication, and graphic design skills. The manager also supports Denver Union Station marketing as needed, primarily for station-wide events and activations.

Requirements

Four-year college degree or equivalent education or experience.
At least 2–4 years of work experience in marketing, public relations, design, business, communication, journalism, or a related field.
Graphic design experience and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Strong project management skills, including prioritization and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with excellent writing ability and attention to detail.
Ability to read managers’ letters and help prepare contracts and proposals.
Ability to negotiate effectively.
Excellent multitasking and time-management skills.
Computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Word for Windows.
Willingness and ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays when necessary.
Willingness and ability to work events, including standing for several hours and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Professional appearance and manner.

Nice To Haves

Previous event management experience.
Passion for photography and the visual arts.
Ability to use data and human insights to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

Help ideate, write, design, and deploy revenue-generating email campaigns for Urban Farmer, The Cruise Room, and Mercantile.
Manage each location’s website, including packages and promotions, event calendars, landing pages, and content for new initiatives; ensure ADA compliance and address requested changes.
Maintain location listings on platforms such as OpenTable, Google, and TripAdvisor.
Develop and implement social media strategy and generate content for the restaurants and outlets’ social media platforms.
Oversee the photo database and ongoing digital and social content needs; capture and create lifestyle and still-life photography for social content.
Develop KPIs and provide regular reports to the Area Director of Marketing.
Monitor social trends and identify innovative marketing opportunities.
Design visual identity and branding materials based on leadership’s creative direction.
Create digital and print ads, brochures, vouchers, menus, sales materials, collateral, email campaigns, and signage.
Develop packages and experiential offerings with community partners that support sales, revenue, and public relations goals.
Partner with leadership to develop, promote, execute, and manage activations, pop-ups, and events.
Create and curate activations throughout the year to keep the properties top-of-mind.
Communicate events internally and ensure team members are informed through standard operating procedures.
Partner with the Marketing Director and PR agency on media alerts and press coverage for events and major initiatives.
Support Denver Union Station marketing as needed, primarily for station-wide events and activations.

Benefits

Complimentary RTD EcoPass.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) program with employer matching.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Discounts on hotels, restaurants, and more.
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program, with up to $1,000 per referral.