MARKETING SPECIALIST

Bon Appetit

Position Title: MARKETING SPECIALIST - Boston, MA

Salary: $75000 - $85000 / year

Our Passion is Food

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.

Job Summary

Bon Appetit is seeking a marketing specialist to join our team. The Activation and Engagement Manager reports directly to the Resident District Manager and is responsible for all site level Bon Appétit marketing activities to include advertising and promotions. This person will collaborate closely with our client and the management team in producing marketing strategies and collateral that are conducive to the dining operation's needs, focusing efforts on client and customer satisfaction. Please note - this client location demands candidate to pass rigorous background check.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Activate our brand both internally through our people's programs and externally with customer experience initiatives.

• Collaborate creatively within the Image + Style team to develop customer experience initiatives that enhance our brand and contribute to customer satisfaction and increased participation and revenues.

• Utilizes activation toolkit for most efforts. Manage small-scale design projects with our professional design team to account for specific needs within our brand vision.

• Support field teams on-site for various brand activation initiatives and client needs. Support account openings in the portfolio

• Proactively develops recommendations to refresh customer experiences onsite to support account retention.

• Surface issues/requests for projects that can be done at a mass level. Works collaboratively to develop new systems and tactics to approach tasks more efficiently and effectively. Leads by "automating the predictable, so we can humanize the exceptional."

• Utilizes the BAMCO help center to support the account's needs.

• Develop new strategies and tactics for promoting existing or new locations, to enhance sales, customer experience, and customer satisfaction.

• Drive Great Expectations 4 (GE4) brand standards by supporting and inspiring units to implement GE4 tactics.

• Guide accounts through building business plans and ensure teams buy in to plan, execute, and report on the impact.

• Ensure all content on account sites is relevant and correct, reviewing for design, grammar, and Bon Appetit brand voice.

Desired qualifications include:

• Education: Minimum BA or BS degree in Marketing/ Communications or Public relations.

• Experience: Two years' experience working with a marketing firm or in a marketing capacity within the retail industry or food & beverage / restaurant environment

• A demonstrated ability to be proactive and assertive in identifying and capturing growth opportunities, as well as thinking creatively and strategically.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and WordPress.

• Experience managing the design process is a plus.

• Organized, detail-oriented and process-oriented. A strong self-motivator with the ability to work at times with minimal supervision, accomplish a high degree of excellence without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills including public speaking and interacting with clients.

• Strong writing skills, including proper grammar and spelling.

Bottom line is, this role demands a marketing professional with an ownership mentality You take initiative and you're a problem solver. You're adaptable and pivot as business needs demand. You're collaborative and communicative. Sound like you? Great. We can't wait to meet you

Apply to Bon Appetit today

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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic 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

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

• Paid Parental Leave

• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.