Brand Marketing Manager

Contigo Catering•Austin, TX

23h•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Contigo Catering is seeking a Brand & Marketing Manager to build a beloved local brand, tell compelling stories, and create meaningful connections with customers, partners, and the broader Austin community. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next phase of growth for a respected hospitality brand. The ideal candidate understands that great brands are built through storytelling, customer experiences, and consistent execution. Working directly with the leadership team, this role will elevate the Contigo brand, increase awareness, generate demand, and create marketing programs that drive measurable business results. This position is suited for someone with experience in consumer-facing, brand-led businesses who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on execution.

Requirements

5–7 years of marketing experience in a consumer-facing or brand-led business.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing marketing campaigns across multiple channels (social media, email, digital, events) with measurable results.
Exceptional organization, communication, and project management skills.
Able to manage multiple priorities, vendors, and creative partners while maintaining a high standard of quality across all outputs.
Passion for storytelling, customer experience, and brand building.
Ability to integrate into the culture of Contigo Catering and be a genuine ambassador for this brand no matter where you are.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends for events, activations, and networking functions in accordance with business needs.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and manage digital tools, platforms, and communication systems effectively.
Ability to attend and actively participate in events, activations, and networking functions, including standing for extended periods during events.
Ability to travel to event venues, partner locations, and community events throughout the Austin metro area and Central Texas region.
Ability to set up and manage brand activations and event installations, which may occasionally require light lifting or physical setup at event spaces.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospitality, food & beverage, retail, lifestyle, or events is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Help define and strengthen the Contigo brand across all customer touchpoints.
Ensure consistency across digital, social, print, event, and partner channels.
Develop messaging and positioning that clearly communicate what makes Contigo unique.
Create content that showcases our people, food, events, clients, and culture.
Develop customer success stories, event recaps, and brand campaigns.
Coordinate photography, videography, and content creation efforts.
Develop and execute marketing campaigns that increase awareness, inquiries, and bookings.
Manage social media, email marketing, website content, and digital presence.
Track campaign performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Design and execute brand activations that create memorable customer experiences.
Build relationships with venues, event planners, corporate clients, and community partners.
Represent Contigo at industry events, networking functions, and community activities.
Partner closely with sales leadership to support lead generation and customer acquisition efforts.
Help identify new opportunities to expand market awareness and strengthen customer engagement.
Manage external agencies, freelancers, and creative partners as needed.