The Role at a glance:

We are looking for a Marketing Manager for our Higher Education Segment to work in a Hybrid capacity. This is great opportunity for innovative marketing professional to support our district operations teams, developing strategies to create the consumer experience appropriate to the brand and account in which they operate.  You will be valuating key client marketing plans/materials relative to effectiveness and/or ROI, as well as providing recommendations for improved efficiencies/changes based on your expertise.  If you are ready to contribute to the team by leading the marketing strategy for our Georgia District within our higher education segment, this is a great role for you. 

What you'll be doing:

• Serve as marketing Liaison/Lead within a District
• Develop segment-specific strategic marketing plans with support of Senior Director of Marketing
• Execute program strategies for unit level
  • Collect / Track Program Data with the Region  
• Develop and execute retail promotional strategies for culinary concepts
• Develop marketing programs aimed to increase customer satisfaction, participation and or revenue 
• Partner with the corporate team to develop creative briefs for marketing collateral which includes among other initiatives 
  • In-Unit Marketing Calendars 
  • Case studies 
  • In-Unit brands standards 
  • Concepts 
  • Programs
  • Business Development Presentations
• Manage / Responsible for the New Account Opening Marketing Process
  • Orders
  • Installation
  • Brand Standards & Design
• Manage / support the district
  • Digital Signage
  • Company Store
  • SharePoint
• Provide / gather PR for enhanced exposure to the Lexington Independents and Aladdin Campus Dining brands in the marketplace 
  • Press Releases
  • Social Media
  • Websites

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• 1-2 years of Marketing Experience or related field
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field or equivalent work experience
• Solid understanding of marketing strategies and tactics (food service, retail or restaurant management preferred)
• Proven ability to develop and deliver effective presentations designed to influence executive leadership and decision makers 
• Possess professionalism and passion for customer and client relations
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals and groups with widely varying backgrounds, perspectives, education and skills is required
• Ability to think strategically and operate autonomously
• 50% Travel + 50% Remote Work

Nice-to-haves;

• Experience working in a marketing capacity supporting a contract services organization
• Experience working in a marketing capacity in Food Services
• Previous Graphic Design experience
• Previous Higher Education Dining experience

Where you'll be working:

This position will be a hybrid role working remotely and within our accounts within the Georgia Market. 

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this role starts at $55,000 and goes up depending on experience.

The benefits we offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)