Restaurant Regional Sales and Marketing Manager

Food People Restaurant Group is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Regional Sales and Marketing Manager to join our team. This position will represent our Carolina Ale House and TakoSushi brands. This position will be responsible for community engagement, content creation and catering/party sales for their respective market. This individual will work closely with the marketing team, restaurant managers, and vendors to ensure successful implementation of marketing initiatives.  Additionally, this person will manage the Regional Sales and Marketing Representative in the other markets. Below is a list of responsibilities that we got from Chat GPT, which we will need you to do, but the main point will be to get people into our restaurants where our teams will make sure they have a kick-ass experience. We want you to represent us at community events, make people like you, convince them to bring their friends to visit us, and create cool content for Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok.

Essential Duties:

• Supervising and supporting the Regional Sales and Marketing Representatives in their daily activities, including setting sales targets, providing training and guidance, and monitoring performance (in collaboration with Leadership).
  
• Monitoring sales performance and financial targets, and providing regular reports to the leadership team.
• Social media collaboration and management
• Maintaining brand standards
• Creating and maintaining sponsorships

• Work with the Marketing team to create and distribute marketing materials, including social media content, email campaigns, printed materials, and online advertisements.
• Collaborate with restaurant managers to coordinate promotional events and special promotions.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and develop action plans to capitalize on those opportunities.
• Work closely with vendors to secure promotional partnerships and sponsorships that align with the company's brand and values.
• Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all channels.
• Conduct regular market research and competitor analysis to stay informed about industry trends and best practices.
• Monitor and track key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Represent the company at industry events and community gatherings to promote the brand and build relationships with potential customers.
• Regular travel to restaurant locations within the market as well as offsite events

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or related field preferred
• Experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industry
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and networking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and marketing software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between restaurant locations
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and promotions.

Additional Information:

• Markets include:
  1. Summerville, SC/Myrtle Beach, SC
  2. Augusta, GA/Evans, SC/Aiken, SC
  3. Columbia, SC/ Fort Mill, SC
  4. Greenville, SC