MARKETING SPECIALIST

Richmond, VA (On-site)

$68K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketing and merchandising programs for cafe/food hall with on-site execution and brand store management.

  • Own development and execution of marketing and merchandising programs to boost participation and brand awareness.
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s degree plus merchandising/marketing experience.
  • Standout: Brand Store management and onsite promotions across multiple locations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research, develop and implement marketing and merchandizing programs to include promotional activities resulting in increased participation and brand awareness.
  • Develop marketing action plan and collateral to support all new programs.
  • Provides ands-on support with and responsibility for set-ups of culinary, marketing, and retail innovation implementations at account.
  • Maintain and update POS / digital screens throughout food hall and cafes.
  • Manages CoStar Group Brand Store to include set up, ordering, inventory, merchandising, staffing.
  • Develop annual Business Plan marketing objectives and on site signage programs
  • Develop and manages local partnerships to include onsite promotions.
  • Partners with the culinary team to implement merchandising, marketing and operational guidelines for new and existing food programs.
  • Update / create design jobs as necessary using design software to include Café’s at Home program.
  • Maintain and update dining & catering websites

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Merchandising and/or Marketing experience required.
  • Minimum of three years marketing experience, preferably to include food & beverage industry experience
  • Effective written and oral communication skills - you’re a proactive communicator who connects & builds strong partnerships with the team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint; Adobe Creative Suite software experience a plus
  • Ability to present effectively to large groups, communicating clear marketing objectives and expectations
  • Knowledge of merchandising and promotions - understands F&B operations thru the guest's lens
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills - you understand the big picture operations and how to effectively prioritize & partner

Preferred

  • Adobe Creative Suite software experience a plus
  • Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
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Compass Group

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Compass Group PLC is a world leading food and support services company, which serves meals to millions of people in c.30 countries and employs and engages more than 580,000 people globally. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Senior Living, Education, Sports & Leisure and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.

Founded in 1941
Chertsey, Surrey, GB
60K employees (794 in marketing)
59% recommend to a friend
67% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
97.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.4%
Direct
36.7%
Referral
8.6%
Social
3.7%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~61.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
534 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
3.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
28

Funding

Total Funding
$2.5B
Last Raise
$2.5B
Post IPO Equity, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • May 2020
    Post IPO Equity • $2.5B
  • Dec 2015
    Grant • $1.2M

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