Marketing Manager

About Company:

For over 40 years, Quest Food Management Services has been a leading food service provider serving K-12 schools, higher education institutions, corporate dining programs, and event venues. Quest is consistently ranked among the top food service management companies in the United States for its commitment to fresh, scratch made menus, local sourcing, and intensely personal service. At the heart of our success is our "Quest Ready" culture, built on integrity, responsiveness, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Being Quest Ready means serving with purpose and care, creating experiences that are nourishing, welcoming, and reliable. This mindset empowers our teams to build lasting relationships and continually raise the standard for great hospitality in every community we serve.

About the Role:

The Marketing Manager in the retail trade sector will lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies that drive brand growth and customer engagement within the food and beverage segment. This role is pivotal in aligning marketing initiatives with business objectives, ensuring that campaigns resonate with target audiences and enhance market presence. The manager will oversee event marketing and trade show participation to maximize brand visibility and foster strong industry relationships. They will also be responsible for designing and refining marketing collateral and menus, using customer feedback to optimize design and messaging. Ultimately, this position aims to elevate the brand's competitive positioning through strategic channel marketing and innovative brand marketing efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing within the retail trade or food and beverage industry.
• Proven experience in event marketing and trade show coordination.
• Strong knowledge of brand marketing and strategic marketing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to use customer feedback to modify and improve marketing designs and campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in marketing or business administration.
• Experience with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms.
• Background in menu design and food and beverage product marketing.
• Familiarity with channel marketing strategies specific to retail trade.
• Experience managing marketing teams or cross-functional project groups.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic marketing plans tailored to the food and beverage retail market to increase brand awareness and sales.
• Lead the design and execution of event marketing initiatives, including trade shows and promotional events, to engage customers and industry partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and refine marketing collateral and menu designs, incorporating customer and stakeholder feedback.
• Manage channel marketing efforts to optimize distribution and promotional activities across various retail platforms.
• Analyze market trends and campaign performance data to adjust strategies and improve marketing effectiveness continuously.

Skills:

The required skills such as food and beverage leadership and event marketing are essential for creating targeted campaigns that resonate with the retail audience and for successfully managing trade show participation. Using feedback to modify designs ensures that marketing collateral and menus remain customer-centric and effective in driving engagement. Channel marketing skills enable the manager to optimize promotional efforts across multiple retail platforms, enhancing product visibility and sales. Brand marketing and strategic marketing skills are applied daily to develop cohesive messaging and long-term growth strategies. Preferred skills like digital marketing and team management further enhance the ability to execute complex campaigns and lead collaborative efforts efficiently.