Parkhurst Dining, part of the Eatn Park Hospitality Group, is a family owned, family run company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities east of the Mississippi. We believe that food is best when made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart, & served with a smile. This culinary experience is uniquely and authentically Parkhurst. If youve been searching for a place where you can do what you love, love what you do and have room to grow, consider Parkhurst!

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day marketing activities within the contract dining location while supporting operating managers and chefs. These responsibilities include but are not limited to implementation and support of the Parkhurst Dining corporate marketing brand, social media management, marketing plan creation and implementation, as well as development and execution of marketing promotions that strengthen and drive sales and reach related business goals.

The Marketing Manager position reports directly to the Senior General Manager and indirectly reports to the CSC Director of Marketing for Parkhurst Dining.

Summary of essential job functions

Develop creative programs and design concepts that apply strategic thinking and meet corporate as well as client business objectives.

Establish and maintain professional relationships with onsite brand support departments, student organizations, as well as partnering clients.

Act as Brand Ambassador throughout all marketing efforts and maintain brand standards through effective collateral materials.

Creates and helps execute innovative marketing campaigns tied to site sales growth and improve profit margins and market share.

Manages Interactive Marketing programs and campaigns for effectiveness.

Understanding of a marketing budget as well as marketings impact to the bottom line of the organization.

Establishes return on investment on marketing and creative programs and works to improve efficiency of marketing budget and spend.

Development and execution of meal plan campaigns to target market groups

Assist in special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors Degree in marketing, Communications, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutions Management or related field.

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate or retail marketing

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage complex projects and work within short timelines

Must be a self-starter who has strong time management and multi-tasking skills

Must possess the ability to work under tight deadlines and work longer hours to meet deadlines as necessary

Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Intermediate skill level in Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

Knowledge of food service industry a plus.

Occasional overnight travel required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.