Regional Leader of Marketing - Denver

Regional Leader Of Marketing

At Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, we serve only the most craveable chicken finger meals it's our One Love! Known for our great Crew and cool Culture, we follow a Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy. Raising Cane's is the fastest-growing chicken concept around and is on track to be a Top 10 Restaurant Brand in the United States. Each Crewmember is important to our rapid growth and enduring success. Now is your chance to join the Team and Raise The Bar!

Your Impact and Responsibilities

Recruits, hires, and trains exceptional Area Leaders of Marketing within their region. Manages a dynamic team of marketers, fostering collaborative and innovative team dynamics. Supports the individual development of all ALM's within their region with continued training and development in identified growth areas. Acts as the regional level expert in marketing by working with the Regional Business Unit team to set regional-level goals and ensuring alignment and communication on all marketing-related initiatives. Develops and executes regional-level marketing plans annually, re-evaluating quarterly. Supports Area Leaders of Marketing with the development of restaurant and market-level marketing plans by brainstorming ideas, coaching on plan development, and reviewing and providing feedback on plans. Supports ALMs with the sponsorship process, including planning, negotiation, and partnership management, ensuring the approved sponsorship process is followed and maximized for the greatest benefit. Leads the sponsorship process for all high-profile sponsorships. Ensures all restaurants and markets have marketing support and acts as backup for any support gaps. Supports ALMs with on- and off-site market-level activities that support the brand and local community. Spends time in-person with ALMs, supporting their activities, restaurant visits, community partner outreach, and relationship building. Leads the planning and execution for high-profile new restaurant opening marketing plans and activities. Supports ALMs with new restaurant opening marketing planning and execution, including marketing plan development, pre-canvassing activities, on-site support for pre-opening and opening days activities, and post-opening marketing support. Enforces Raising Cane's brand standards and marketing philosophies and ensures ALMs full understanding and adherence. Leads the development regional-level reporting and assists ALMs with weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting. Collaborates with the RSO to influence the evolution of programs, systems, and processes. Works directly with RSO teams, to ensure the successful rollout of new campaigns, programs, initiatives, and tools, and leads the gathering of feedback to provide for continuous improvements. Supports activations and activities planned at the support office level as needed, along with ALMs.

Qualifications

8+ years of marketing experience; previous experience leading and directing a team preferred. Field marketing experience in a multi-unit restaurant or retail environment. Strong people management skills, with a proven record of leading, coaching, and developing a team. 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, Outlook 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 required (Marketing & Communications degree preferred).

Starting from $130k-$140k annually plus incentive. 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.