Field Marketing Specialist
At Chuck E. Cheese, we build careers around great food, family and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!
CEC Entertainment and Chuck E. Cheese has an exciting opportunity for a Field Marketing Specialist. The primary focus of this position is to assist our General Managers in driving revenue through new or established local restaurant marketing programs, within a defined territory and with a focus on community partnerships and local schools. Our ideal candidate is sales focused and self-motivated to drive new sales through in person meetings, phone calls, and electronic mail. We are looking a problem solver that is highly skilled in overcoming barriers and identifying creative solutions to meet the organization's expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Creates and maintains a contact list for potential fundraisers, group events, and community partners located within their defined district.
- Builds and enhances relationships with lead organizers, within each school or organization, to present programs and fundraising opportunities available at Chuck E. Cheese.
- Coordinates planning and execution of fundraising events through effective communication with the General Managers and the specific organization(s) involved.
- Meets and exceeds sales goals each period by supporting General Managers with established local restaurant marketing programs (tours, school pizzas, fundraising, incentive awards, local marketing activities, etc.)
- Effectively communicates field activity on a weekly basis to District Manager, General Manager, and Support Center Marketing Manager.
- Assists General Managers in maintaining all CEC Entertainment approved field marketing systems and materials.
- Lead Marketing training sessions in district restaurants with employees responsible for Marketing functions.
Required Competencies :
Sales minded, with strong orientation for customer satisfaction.Creative problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal skillsStrong written and verbal skillsDisplays strong leadership skills in all things. Adept in influencing others to join a collective cause or to execute a company initiative.Adaptable, can easily adjust to fluid situations.Highly organized. Demonstrates this competency in all things.Ethical and honest during the execution of their role.Attendance and punctuality this individual is consistently at work and on time.Dependability follows instructions, responds to management. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work, when necessary, to reach goals.Education / Experience :
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Marketing degree or coursework preferred.Minimum of 2 years related experience and / or training in corporates sales and / or fundraising preferredMinimum of 1 year of restaurant, hotel, or retail experience preferred.Or equivalent combination of education and experience.Proficient in Microsoft SuitePhysical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, listen, and drive their vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. Stamina to work 50 hours, if needed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employment at CEC Entertainment LLC and all brands is contingent upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with CEC Entertainment's policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.