Area Leader of Marketing North Houston at Raising Cane's

*Candidates must live in or relocate to market* The Area Leader of Marketing (ALM) is responsible for all local marketing efforts that support their restaurants within their areas. This includes leveraging their expert knowledge of the market staying on top of changing market dynamics using their market expertise to identify traffic drivers within each of their restaurant trade area and creating and executing market and restaurant-level marketing plans. The ALM must remain nimble constantly looking for ways to keep the brand top of mind. They are also responsible for leading the planning negotiation and execution of sponsorships that support their market. Additionally this role directly supports each restaurant with day-to-day branding and marketing needs always working in collaboration and alignment with their Business Unit (BU) team.The physical work environment includes working in a fast-paced kitchen environment (which requires extended periods of physical exertion such as walking standing lifting and bending) and interacting with customers. It also includes both inside and outside work in varied temperatures working with and around food products common allergens industrial equipment commercial cleaning products that require the use of personal protective equipment and physical activities necessary to complete the responsibilities of the job.Your Impact and Responsibilities:Acts as the market expert staying informed about market demographics traffic drivers competition and other market dynamics impacting sales and applies this knowledge to restaurant and market-level marketing plansServes as a brand ambassador within the market by being primary contact for community partners and building strong relationships within the communitySpends the majority of time in the market and the restaurants connecting with the community building relationships with community partners promoting Raising Canes and supporting restaurants in the designated areaLeads on- and off-site market-level activities that support the brand and local communityOversees the planning and execution of active community involvement including outreach to the local community and managing requests submitted through the community request systemCreates and executes market and restaurant-level marketing plans annually with quarterly re-evaluationsLeads New Restaurant Opening (NRO) marketing planning and execution including developing marketing plans pre-canvassing activities on-site support of pre-opening and opening days activities and post-opening marketing supportManages all aspects of the sponsorship process including planning negotiation and partnership management ensuring adherence to the approved sponsorship process and maximizing sponsorship benefitsDirectly supports restaurants within the area with all marketing-related activities and questionsEnforces Raising Canes brand standards and marketing philosophies within the restaurant and marketSupports activations and activities planned at the support office level as neededPrepares weekly monthly and quarterly business reports detailing the impact of marketing activitiesProvides feedback to the RSO on campaigns programs and toolsQualifications : 3 years of marketing experienceField marketing experience in a multi-unit restaurant or retail environmentKnowledge and experience in planning and negotiating sponsorships including establishing new relationships negotiating contracts managing relationships implementing assets and assessing impactDetail-oriented organized and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changingSelf-driven flexible and highly energetic with strong written and verbal communication skillsAble to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaborativelyMicrosoft proficient: Excel PowerPoint and WordAble to travel up to 80% within the designated area and required to live within the assigned areaAble to work nonstandard hours including nights and weekends to support events and activities that support that promote the brand and restaurants within the marketBachelors degree (Marketing & Communications degree preferred) or relevant experience in a field marketing roleAdditional Information : All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyCandidate Privacy NoticeIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Admin Support,Apache,Jni,Beverage,Brand Department / Functional Area: Marketing Experience: years Vacancy: 1