Field Marketing Specialist

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen • NA, OH

1h

About The Position

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen | West Coast Capital is hiring for a two-month paid field marketing assignment in Houston, Texas, with potential for full-time employment as a Field Marketing Specialist based on performance. The role offers hands-on experience in marketing, business development, community outreach, and catering sales while representing the restaurant brand. Most work takes place in the field, where the associate introduces Pei Wei to potential customers, develops local partnerships, generates catering opportunities, and identifies ways to grow restaurant sales. The assignment is paid at $30 per hour for approximately 40 hours per week. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes and are not eligible for employee benefits during the assignment.

Requirements

• Recent college graduate with a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Comfort approaching strangers, entering businesses unannounced, and starting conversations with potential partners.
• Able to communicate value, build relationships, and explore business opportunities without being discouraged by rejection.
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative, work independently, and stay productive without constant supervision.
• Creative and resourceful, with the ability to recognize opportunities and turn ideas into action.
• Professional and organized, with effective communication, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Results-oriented and motivated to affect restaurant traffic, catering, and sales.
• Must reside within or near the assigned market.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the market required.
• Available approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sales, hospitality, retail, events, fundraising, or campus organizations.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local businesses, schools, hotels, hospitals, offices, and community organizations to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
• Generate catering leads through business outreach, relationship-building, and local partnership development.
• Execute grassroots marketing initiatives, including sampling events, sponsorships, community events, and local promotions.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to identify opportunities to increase traffic, attract new guests, and grow sales.
• Support new restaurant openings, menu launches, and promotional activations.
• Track outreach activities, follow up on leads, and measure results, including catering growth and sales impact.
• Represent Pei Wei professionally and deliver a positive brand experience in every interaction.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level