Field Marketing Specialist

CEC Entertainment•Grapevine, TX

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play! The Field Marketing Specialist position assists General Managers in driving revenue through new or established local restaurant marketing programs, within a defined territory and with a focus on community partnerships and local schools. The ideal candidate is sales-focused and self-motivated to drive new sales through in-person meetings, phone calls, and electronic mail. This role requires a problem solver who is highly skilled in overcoming barriers and identifying creative solutions to drive revenue and achieve sales goals. Field Marketing Specialists perform essential duties and responsibilities from and out of a local Chuck E Cheese location.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training in corporates sales and/or fundraising preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of restaurant, hotel, or retail experience preferred.
Sales minded, with strong orientation for customer satisfaction.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Displays strong leadership skills in all things.
Adept in influencing others to join a collective cause or to execute a company initiative.
Adaptable, can easily adjust to fluid situations.
Highly organized.
Ethical and honest during the execution of their role.
Attendance and punctuality – this individual is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments.
Understands working in the evening and weekends will be necessary at time to reach goals.

Nice To Haves

Marketing degree or coursework preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

Creates and maintains a contact list for potential fundraisers, group events, and community partners located within their defined district.
Builds and enhances relationships with lead organizers, within each school or organization, to present programs and fundraising opportunities available at Chuck E. Cheese.
Coordinates planning and execution of fundraising events through effective communication with the General Managers and the specific organization(s) involved.
Meets and exceeds sales goals each period by supporting General Managers with established local restaurant marketing programs (tours, school pizzas, fundraising, incentive awards, local marketing activities, etc.).
Effectively communicates field activity on a weekly basis to District Manager, General Manager, and Support Center Marketing Manager.
Assists General Managers in maintaining all CEC Entertainment approved field marketing systems and materials.
Lead Marketing training sessions in district restaurants with employees responsible for Marketing functions.