Zaxby's
New Store Opening Marketing Specialist
Zaxby's, Atlanta, Georgia, us, 30301
New Store Opening Specialist
The Zaxby's Support Center is looking for a New Store Opening Specialist to join the Brand Marketing team. The New Store Opening Marketing Specialist is the marketing lead that leads the creation of all plans that drive successful store openings at Zaxbys. They act as the Company authority on all critical aspects of marketing that help to open a successful new location. This person has some marketing knowledge and is an astute collaborator and project manager that can juggle multiple projects, people and moving deadlines all at once.
As we continue to grow, our strategies have set us up for success to be the top offering in Chicken Fingerz, Boneless Wings and Zalads. We'd love to have you as part of our team!
This position is based in Atlanta, GA and allows for a hybrid work schedule that includes 3 in-office days per week.
Benefits Include:
* Medical, Dental and Vision insurance* Company-paid Short and Long-Term Disability insurance* Company-paid Basic Life and Critical Illness insurance* 401K participation* 50% off meal discount at company-owned locations* Child Care Assistance Plan* Education Assistance Program* Parental Leave* PTO and Company Holidays
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential duties may include but are not limited to the following:
NEW STORE OPENINGS
* Provide strategic brief for development and presentation of all new store openings marketing plan recommendations* Lead the development and execution of all marketing elements of every New Store Opening at Zaxby's to ensure they are executed with excellence* Travel to new and/or emerging markets to compile a trade area analysis to help identify marketing and media opportunities in these markets.* Conduct competitive analysis of trade area/market to inform the brief to all teams designing plans for the store opening.* Continuously drive new process and or tactics to enhance the companies approach to new store openings* Collaborate across internal teams to align on recommendations for each new store plan* Collaborate with agency(s) and internal teams to provide insights for new store locations post-opening* Run internal tools to outline insights into each new store location including trade radius, competitors, local businesses, etc.
KEY COMPETENCIES
* Strong leadership skills to drive recommendations and best in class work* Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and teams simultaneously.* Fundamental understanding of marketing principles and tactics including but not limited to advertising, media, PR, POP, social media, digital marketing, CRM, and creative production.* Experience in creating new store opening marketing plans* Strong analytical skills with ability to organize collected data, analyze information, synthesize findings into conclusions and lead with recommended solutions* Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills in in all meeting situations* Excellent problem-solving skills required in addition to agility since opening dates move frequently* Ability to influence and build consensus within the corporate organization and among licensees.* Ability to manage confidential information appropriately* Represent Zaxby's with professionalism* Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
* Education: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Marketing or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience* Experience: 2+ years of similar or related marketing experience; restaurant/QSR preferred
Zaxby's Franchising LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on any factor protected by federal, state or local law.
The Zaxby's Support Center is looking for a New Store Opening Specialist to join the Brand Marketing team. The New Store Opening Marketing Specialist is the marketing lead that leads the creation of all plans that drive successful store openings at Zaxbys. They act as the Company authority on all critical aspects of marketing that help to open a successful new location. This person has some marketing knowledge and is an astute collaborator and project manager that can juggle multiple projects, people and moving deadlines all at once.
As we continue to grow, our strategies have set us up for success to be the top offering in Chicken Fingerz, Boneless Wings and Zalads. We'd love to have you as part of our team!
This position is based in Atlanta, GA and allows for a hybrid work schedule that includes 3 in-office days per week.
Benefits Include:
* Medical, Dental and Vision insurance* Company-paid Short and Long-Term Disability insurance* Company-paid Basic Life and Critical Illness insurance* 401K participation* 50% off meal discount at company-owned locations* Child Care Assistance Plan* Education Assistance Program* Parental Leave* PTO and Company Holidays
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential duties may include but are not limited to the following:
NEW STORE OPENINGS
* Provide strategic brief for development and presentation of all new store openings marketing plan recommendations* Lead the development and execution of all marketing elements of every New Store Opening at Zaxby's to ensure they are executed with excellence* Travel to new and/or emerging markets to compile a trade area analysis to help identify marketing and media opportunities in these markets.* Conduct competitive analysis of trade area/market to inform the brief to all teams designing plans for the store opening.* Continuously drive new process and or tactics to enhance the companies approach to new store openings* Collaborate across internal teams to align on recommendations for each new store plan* Collaborate with agency(s) and internal teams to provide insights for new store locations post-opening* Run internal tools to outline insights into each new store location including trade radius, competitors, local businesses, etc.
KEY COMPETENCIES
* Strong leadership skills to drive recommendations and best in class work* Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and teams simultaneously.* Fundamental understanding of marketing principles and tactics including but not limited to advertising, media, PR, POP, social media, digital marketing, CRM, and creative production.* Experience in creating new store opening marketing plans* Strong analytical skills with ability to organize collected data, analyze information, synthesize findings into conclusions and lead with recommended solutions* Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills in in all meeting situations* Excellent problem-solving skills required in addition to agility since opening dates move frequently* Ability to influence and build consensus within the corporate organization and among licensees.* Ability to manage confidential information appropriately* Represent Zaxby's with professionalism* Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
* Education: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Marketing or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience* Experience: 2+ years of similar or related marketing experience; restaurant/QSR preferred
Zaxby's Franchising LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on any factor protected by federal, state or local law.