Marketing Manager

Responsibilities

• Local Store Marketing & Franchise Support
• Partner with franchisees to create local store marketing assets, both print and digital, including flyers, posters, social graphics and community event materials.
• Help franchisees build local offers, creative and in-store merchandising that drive traffic and follow brand guidelines.
• Support new store openings with grand opening marketing materials and timelines.
• Gather feedback from franchisees to keep improving our marketing materials, portals and processes.
• Print Kit & Production Management
• Own the full life cycle of every print kit, from final files to in-store delivery, for seasonal promotions, LTOs, product launches and new store openings.
• Build and manage production timelines, tracking every milestone from file handoff and proofing to print, kitting, shipping and delivery.
• Prepare, organize and version print-ready files, making sure sizes, quantities and store-specific versions are correct before anything goes to print.
• Serve as the main point of contact with our print vendor: review proofs for accuracy and brand standards, confirm quantities and costs, and hold the vendor to quality and on-time delivery.

Requirements

• 2+ years of marketing experience, ideally in a franchise, restaurant or multi-location retail setting.
• Hands-on experience managing print kits or POP (point-of-purchase) programs, including working directly with print vendors on proofs, production and delivery.
• Proven ability to build and manage project timelines and juggle multiple rollouts with short deadlines.
• Working knowledge of print production basics: file prep, sizing, proofing, paper and finishes.
• Experience with online ordering or marketing portals and inventory tracking.
• Comfort with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or Canva for creating and editing assets.
• Familiarity with digital advertising and reading basic campaign performance reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organization.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support franchisees and store openings.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $73,000-76,000 per year, based on experience
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off & Sick Time
• 401k
• Great Company Culture
• Up and Coming company with potential for growth