Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the comprehensive Denny's marketing calendar, encompassing all promotional activities, new product launches, and seasonal campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Culinary, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance) to gather input and ensure alignment on calendar initiatives.
• Manage the new product development pipeline, tracking progress from concept to launch and identifying potential roadblocks or dependencies.
• Facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders to review calendar progress, discuss pipeline updates, and make necessary adjustments.
• Analyze performance data and market trends to inform future calendar planning and pipeline prioritization.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within calendar management and pipeline development.
• Prepare and present calendar and pipeline updates to senior leadership.
• Oversee the effective use of project management tools and software for calendar and pipeline tracking.
• Ensure timely communication of key dates, deliverables, and changes to all relevant teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing calendar management, project management, or pipeline planning, preferably within the restaurant or retail industry.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Microsoft Project) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience with new product development processes is a plus.