MARKETING MANAGER

Eurest Salary: $100000 - $110000 / yr Pay Grade: 15 Other Forms of Compensation: 20% annual bonus As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest. Job Summary We are seeking a hospitality focused Marketing Manager to join our team! Our Marketing Manager is responsible for branding and marketing initiatives within a growing region and supporting multiple accounts within the Great Lakes portfolio, with other potential opportunities throughout the Division. This key leader will communicate, train and provide implementation support on marketing and merchandising elements for all consumer experience programs and services. They will support the marketing function for the OH/IN/MI Region, partnering with senior portfolio & culinary leadership to drive growth, innovation, customer & client experiences and stewarding the Eurest brand. Our Marketing Manager assists with developing & maintaining promotional materials, digital applications, and service innovations in the business. We are open to our Marketing Manager being based in Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, or Detroit. This position does require occasional (50%) regional car travel - a company car will be provided / Air travel 30%. This is an in unit role (3 to 4 days per week on site) Key Responsibilities:

• Creates solutions that will enhance the customer dining experience
• Serves as a centralized planning resource, overseeing marketing content and standards
• Creates and participates in client innovation updates, making strategic recommendations based on collected consumer insights
• Utilizes industry market research to validate project objectives and take advantage of opportunities associated with emerging trends.
• Collaborates with onsite marketing managers to ensure quality and alignment
• Supports dining operations with monthly marketing implementation, quality assurance standards, presentation needs, site visitations and account reviews.
• Develop innovation that continues to keep the region current and on trend with marketing and merchandising practices and keeping a competitive edge with local food retailers and corporations.
• Support regional opening requirements as it relates to FOH, marketing and communication, while following Eurest brand standards.
• Develop marketing strategies with a strong curiosity of ever-changing marketing landscapes and service models to stay ahead on industry trends.
• Work with operational services, IT, print and digital execution and other vendors as necessary.
• Regularly strategize with regional and district culinary leaders to ensure marketing & culinary are working hand-in-hand to drive revenue, open new business effectively, make operational impacts that strive toward retention, and create an elevated standard that is viable and reasonably executable.
• Work with corporate sales, marketing & creative services, wellness and culinary when needed for regional site tours and refreshes.

Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree and 3-4 years of communications, marketing, operations and/or relevant experience in a similar role. Food & Beverage operations or marketing experience STRONGLY preferred
• Travel to various locations within the Midwest Region, or nationally on an as needed basis.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Must have a keen sense of merchandising and station presentation.
• Must have strong writing skills to assist and create brand materials and voice.
• Excellent project management skills with a strong capacity to meet deadlines and client commitments.
• Must be highly proficient with Canva & PowerPoint

Apply to Eurest today! Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( Associates at Eurest 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) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 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. Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Compass Group, North America