Marketing Manager ($80k to $95k depending on experience)

Job Details: Job Location: Hawthorne - Hawthorne, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $95000.00Salary, Create Amazing Content. Grow Sales and Brand Love. Help Make Healthy Food Accessible And Simple For All. Position Summary Simply Salad is hiring its first dedicated Marketing Manager — a foundational role reporting directly to the CMO. We're looking for someone with a strong background in social media (content creation, content calendars, and influencer relationships) who is ready to expand into full-funnel marketing: campaign and calendar planning, brand DNA and tone of voice, product innovation and insights, PR, digital media, in-store and local store marketing, out-of-home, and every other channel Simply Salad uses to reach guests. This is a hands-on role. You'll be expected to be able to create content yourself — not just direct it — while also helping build the infrastructure to help us be the best at scale. This role will also require building the muscle to think like a brand marketer: connecting what you post to what it drives, and using data to decide what to do next. Above all, we're looking for someone who is genuinely curious, eager to learn, and comfortable asking questions — paired with the analytical instinct to understand ROI and translate it into action. What You'll Do Social Media & Content Own Simply Salad's social media presence end-to-end: content calendar, creation, posting, community management, and performance reporting. Initially shoot, edit, and produce content (photo, video, short-form) that captures Simply Salad's voice — comfortable being in front of and behind the camera. Identify, build, and manage relationships with influencers and creators who fit the brand, from outreach through campaign execution and ROI reporting. Stay ahead of platform trends and adapt Simply Salad's content and tone accordingly. Work with 3 rd party photographers for food and lifestyle content generation. Brand, Calendar & Campaign Planning Build and maintain the company-wide marketing calendar, aligning social, promotions, product launches, and local activations. Help define and protect Simply Salad's brand DNA and tone of voice across every channel and touchpoint. Partner with leadership on product innovation and menu launches, bringing customer and market insights into the process. PR, Digital & Broader Media Support public relations efforts, including media outreach, press materials, and local community partnerships. Assist in planning and executing digital media (paid social, email, SMS, website) alongside the CMO and any outside agency partners. Contribute to out-of-home and other traditional media as Simply Salad's channel mix expands. In-Store & Local Store Marketing Develop and roll out in-restaurant marketing materials (menus, signage, promotional collateral) that keep every location on-brand. Partner with restaurant General Managers on local store marketing — grassroots activations, community partnerships, and new-location launch support. Insights & ROI Track performance across channels and translate results into clear, actionable recommendations for Simply Salad. Bring an ROI-first mindset to every recommendation — what did it cost, what did it drive, and what should we do next. What We’re Looking For Required 3+ years of experience in social media marketing, including content creation, content calendar management, and / or influencer marketing. A demonstrated ability to create content personally (shooting and editing photo/video), not just direct others to do it. Working knowledge of social and content analytics, with the ability to connect performance data to business outcomes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for brand voice and consistency. A curious, proactive mindset — comfortable asking questions, seeking feedback, and learning channels or disciplines outside your current experience. Ability to travel locally between Simply Salad's HQ and restaurant locations across Greater Los Angeles. Preferred Prior experience in restaurant, food service, retail, or another fast-paced consumer brand. Exposure to any of the following: PR, digital media/paid social, email/SMS marketing, in-store or local store marketing, or out-of-home. Basic comfort with ROI, CAC, or traffic-driver analysis — or a strong desire to build that skill quickly. Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Key Competencies Curiosity & growth mindset - Regularly asks “why” and “what’s next,” seeks out new channels, formats, and skills without being asked; treats every campaign as a chance to learn. Content creation & storytelling - Can conceive, shoot, edit, and post scroll-stopping content personally — not just brief it out — while keeping every piece on-brand. Analytical rigor - Comfortable with ROI, CAC, engagement, and traffic-driver math; uses data to decide what to do next, not just to report on what happened. Brand stewardship - Protects and evolves Simply Salad’s DNA and tone of voice across every touchpoint, from a TikTok caption to a menu board. Cross-functional collaboration - Works smoothly with Operations, Culinary, Real Estate, and Finance to bring campaigns and openings to life on the ground. Ownership & follow-through - Runs the marketing calendar end-to-end — planning, execution, measurement — with minimal hand-holding. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary, with bonus eligibility tied to performance. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) plan. Paid time off and holidays. Cell phone stipend. Meal benefit — yes, free salads. Direct mentorship and exposure to executive leadership, including a CMO with major national/international brand experience. Equal Opportunity Simply Salad is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Simply Salad Restaurants