Vice President of Marketing (QSR Exp Required)

Smyrna, GA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead multi-unit franchise marketing at Zaxby’s, owning growth strategy, multichannel performance, and franchise enablement to scale brand across 50–200+ units.

  • Own brand growth, performance marketing, and franchise-support campaigns across multi-unit locations.
  • Must-have: 10+ years marketing with 5+ years in franchise/QSR, plus relocation to Smyrna, GA.
  • Standout: Proven senior leadership delivering cross-functional teams and large-scale multi-channel campaigns.

Job Description

Lead multi-unit franchise marketing at Zaxby’s, owning growth strategy, multichannel performance, and franchise enablement to scale brand across 50–200+ units.

Responsibilities
  • Brand Growth & Strategy: Develop and implement cohesive marketing plans to increase market share, brand awareness, and revenue for multi-unit franchise locations.
  • Performance Marketing: Execute digital strategies (SEO/SEM, social media, local listing management) to drive high-intent traffic.
  • Franchise Support & Growth: Run campaigns to source leads for new franchisees and create marketing playbooks for local success.
  • Marketing Operations: Manage budget, media relationships, and analyze market trends and KPIs to measure ROI.
  • Marketing Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and hire marketing professionals.
Requirements
  • Experience: 10+ years in marketing, 5+ years in a franchise environment (QSR or fast-casual preferred).
  • Proven Track Record: Experience scaling brands from 50 to 200+ units.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong KPI tracking and data-driven recovery planning.
  • Leadership: Effective leadership and communication with boards or executives.
  • Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with CRM software and digital marketing tools.
  • Franchise EQ: Ability to influence independent franchisees.
  • "Coach/Player" Mindset: Willingness to balance strategic planning with hands-on work.
  • QSR: 7 years required; Digital marketing: 10 years required.
  • Relocate before starting work: Smyrna, GA 30082.
Nice To Have
  • Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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Zaxby's

Founded in 1990, Zaxbys® is committed to serving delicious Chicken FingerzTM, Zalads®, wings, and signature sauces with Southern hospitality and a modern twist. Zaxbys has over 950 locations in 17 states and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more information, visit zaxbys.com or zaxbysfranchising.com.

Founded in 1994
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
13K employees (111 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.4M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$30.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
65.4%
Direct
28.4%
Referral
4.2%
Social
0.5%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~13.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
61 (0% of company)

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2020
    Private Equity

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