Restaurant Associates

Position Title: MARKETING MANAGER - BOSTON, MA

Pay 15

Reports To: Vice President, Operations

Salary: $85,000-$95,000/yr.

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 in 2021, This is R/A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT8il4kct-A) !

Job Summary

The Marketing Manager for our high-end collegiate accounts is responsible for supporting unit initiatives; while implementing corporate initiatives and assuring the marketing standards are in place within the unit(s). They will coordinate, support and communicate projects at a local level and give updates to the corporate marketing and data analytics departments. This includes developing promotional materials and seasonal ideas in the business, all the while driving innovation with an eye on consumer insights and trends. The Marketing Manager will work closely with the operations team to ensure that revenue, customer satisfaction, and R/A marketing and merchandising goals are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop deep knowledge of the regional marketplace and educate unit operators in the region

• Develop innovation that continues to keep the region current and on trend with marketing practices and local competition.

• Increase participation, check average, and drive top line sales in café, catering & coffee bar operations through development of marketing programs

• Develop monthly marketing calendar for all dining operations at account and share with clients monthly

• Lead monthly marketing meetings with colleagues

• Ensure effective tracking of new initiatives and share results with colleagues and R/A Corporate Marketing

• Perform additional marketing projects as tasked, related to business development and account openings and support.

• Provide hands-on support and responsibility for set-ups of culinary, marketing, retail, and wellness programs from corporate

• Develop annual Business Plan marketing objectives.

• Conduct café audits to assure quality and compliance.

• Assist in preparing quarterly business review presentation

• Work with client’s marketing and communication teams as needed to promote dining operations

• Maintain and update dining website

• Maintain/support dining website and Social Media platforms and build café participation through these channels

• Work within provided budgets and guidelines.

• Participate in marketing manager meetings with RA Corporate marketing department.

• Support RA Corporate marketing department with new account openings when needed; weekend work and travel may occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Merchandising and/or Marketing experience preferred.

• Demonstrated skill in handling multiple tasks.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft office including Excel and Powerpoint.

• Knowledge in major Social Media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat), tools, and techniques.

• InDesign software experience a plus.

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  Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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  Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

  Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

  Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

  Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.