Area Leader of Marketing - Kentucky

*Candidates must live in or relocate to market (Louisville or Lexington)*
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 plans
Serves as a brand ambassador within the market by being primary contact for community partners and building strong relationships within the community
Spends the majority of time in the market and the restaurants, connecting with the community, building relationships with community partners, promoting Raising Cane’s, and supporting restaurants in the designated area
Leads on- and off-site market-level activities that support the brand and local community
Oversees the planning and execution of active community involvement, including outreach to the local community and managing requests submitted through the community request system
Creates and executes market and restaurant-level marketing plans annually, with quarterly re-evaluations
Leads 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 support
Manages all aspects of the sponsorship process, including planning, negotiation, and partnership management, ensuring adherence to the approved sponsorship process and maximizing sponsorship benefits
Directly supports restaurants within the area with all marketing-related activities and questions
Enforces Raising Cane’s brand standards and marketing philosophies within the restaurant and market
Supports activations and activities planned at the support office level as needed
Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reports detailing the impact of marketing activities
Provides feedback to the RSO on campaigns, programs, and tools
3+ years of marketing experience
Field marketing experience in a multi-unit restaurant or retail environment
Knowledge and experience in planning and negotiating sponsorships, including establishing new relationships, negotiating contracts, managing relationships, implementing assets, and assessing impact
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changing
Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively
Microsoft proficient: Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Able to travel up to 80% within the designated area and required to live within the assigned area
Able to work nonstandard hours, including nights and weekends, to support events and activities that support that promote the brand and restaurants within the market
Bachelor’s degree (Marketing & Communications degree preferred) or relevant experience in a field marketing role
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a performance bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications etc.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No