Marketing Communications Manager I

Aramark Corp. • Springfield, MA

56d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S.  It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations.  We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success.  Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities. For more information on Aramark's Student Nutrition food service programs, please visit Aramark Student Nutrition.

Requirements

• Requires at least 2 years of marketing & communication.
• Requires people management experience for at least 1-2 direct reports
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business or marketing
• A proven ability to increase sales and measure the impact/return on investment on implementation of programs
• A demonstrated ability to be proactive and assertive in identifying and capturing growth opportunities, as well as thinking creatively and strategically
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills including presentation, public speaking and client interaction skills
• Must be able to efficiently utilize social media and MS Office products to accomplish work tasks
• Valid driver's license and vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish Preferred
• Bachelors Degree Preferred in Marketing

Responsibilities

• Organizational savvy - Ability to speak to multiple levels within the account, representing a 'big-picture', business-oriented view of development
• Dealing with Ambiguity - able to get in, assess the situation, identify key players, set an action plan, and deliver
• Business analysis - ability to track, analyze, and present results from focus group collaboration and survey feedback.
• Results-oriented - analytical skills and ability to think strategically about the business are essential; accountable for achieving the region's financial goals through collaboration with the operations team
• Strategic agility - the ability to align with the district team to effectively communicate programs, promotions & services.
• Conducts Marketing Research and Data collection: Focus groups, surveying, campus mapping, trend development/research, competitive pricing analysis
• Strategic Planning, Innovation and Creativity: Develop Marketing Plans; new strategies and tactics for promoting existing or new locations to enhance sales and customer satisfaction
• Sales Support: Develop and execute annual campaigns, including oral and written presentations, to various target groups.  Support Business Development with Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, sales presentations and Client Business Reviews (CBRs)
• Marketing: Coordinate special events, promotions, marketing collateral, media interaction, public relations, website updates, social media marketing
• Build Relationships with clients, organization department heads and subgroups/ community groups

Benefits

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
• For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees