Location: Must live in Ohio or Michigan Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Job Summary The Regional Director of Marketing leads the marketing function for the Region, supporting growth, innovation, customer and client experiences and stewards the Company brand. This position will craft, coach and inspire unit and district level marketing managers to achieve goals related to meal plan sales, retail innovation, guest communication and social media approaches and impact. Key Responsibilities: + Serve as part of the leadership team who presents our brand and campus experience for new business and client retention opportunities. + Create and present vision plans to implement innovation for campus partners applying a customized-approach to each. + Lead social media as the content advisor and standards keeper across campus locations in the regional geography that highlights key brand messaging and campus success stories on behalf of our clients. + Act as an insight collection and curation hub, providing a thought-leadership position within our industry and on behalf of our clients. + Create and participate in client innovation updates, making strategic recommendations based on collected consumer insights. + Drive innovative sales marketing for campus meal-plans and on-going improvement, as reported through senior leadership updates. + Constantly improve retail growth by applying strong retail execution principles, pricing, product assortment and promotional activities Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred. Culinary, hospitality or hotel management degree is desirable + Experience with B2C marketing program development, ideally with a background in B2B marketing as well. (including, product, promotion, price, placement and positioning) + Ability to work with a wide variety of internal functions including purchasing, culinary, merchandising and design and build. + A background understanding of operations which enables field-friendly and executable development. + Interpersonal skills which support the ability to influence without direct authority, holding standards of new programs high and ensuring field execution. + Strong presentation skills and the ability to adjust content across stakeholders from C-suite level to field and line workers. + Detail oriented with strong writing skills to create and steward brand materials and voice. + Base understanding of the financial components of contract foodservice and origins of revenue, margin, costs and risks. Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today! Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) 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. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed 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) 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\_ChartwellsHED.pdf) for paid time off benefits information Req ID: 1398005 Chartwells Higher Education KRISTINA MCCARTHY [[req_classification]]