MARKETING SPECIALIST

Compass Group•New York, NY

25d•$95,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A ! This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job SummaryWe are seeking a passionate, hospitality focused Marketing Manager to join a very busy, premier multi-site corporate dining portfolio. As an impactful partner to the food & beverage operations team, our Marketing Manager maximizes event and guest engagement opportunities at this sizeable corporate dining location - driving exposure, engagement, and utilization. The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the look and feel of these operations to include concept development, merchandising, promotions and marketing including but not limited to displays, signage, visual & style, advertising, development and maintenance of marketing and budgets. Please note - this is a full time, on site role that demands a strong partner to support field operations leadership & the entire F&B team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
3+ years Merchandising and/or F&B Marketing experience desired.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize marketing objectives and deliverables
Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated success partnering with operations; you're a proactive and present business partner
Proficiency in Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Research, develop and implement marketing and merchandizing programs to include promotional activities resulting in increased check average, participation, and brand awareness.
Develop marketing action plan and collateral to support all new programs.
Hands-on support and responsibility for set-ups of culinary, marketing and retail innovation implementation at account.
Develop annual Business Plan marketing objectives.
Develop, implement, and maintain all on site & digital signage programs.
Participate in marketing manager meetings with RA Corporate marketing.
Work with the culinary team to implement merchandising, marketing and operational guidelines for new and existing food programs.
Conduct café audits to assure quality and compliance.
Update design jobs as necessary using design software.
Maintain wellness program to include signage and promotions.
Assist in preparing quarterly business review presentation
Work with client’s marketing and communication teams as needed to promote cafes
Maintain and update dining website
Maintain Social Media platforms and build café participation through these channels
Work within provided budgets and guidelines.
Support corporate marketing department with new account openings when needed; weekend work and travel may occur.