Marketing Manager Campus Dining - Wichita STATE University- Wichita, KS

Location: on campus: WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
- Wichita, KS

Salary: 65,

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.

As the Campus Marketing Manager with Chartwells Higher Education, you will play a pivotal role in driving our campus dining program's success at WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY! This key leadership opportunity allows you to creatively engage with the student community, demonstrating your knowledge of Generation Z and Centennial marketing strategies to improve guest happiness and revenue. Your efforts will help craft an engaging and inclusive dining experience that aligns with our dedication to fresh, local, and nutritious meals.

The Marketing Manager will be responsible for all Chartwells Higher Ed marketing activities to include advertising and promotions at WSU!

• Develop and manage an annual marketing plan and budget for the entire campus, ensuring the achievement of sales goals across meal plans, retail, residential, and catering operations
• Develop and implement innovative promotions and awareness campaigns to boost sales in resident dining, retail, catering, concessions, and summer camps/conferences
• Maintain regular communications with clients and the campus community on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Conduct and analyze consumer research, market conditions, and competitor information to inform marketing strategies
• Manage and complete the dining brand's digital strategy
• Coordinate consumer feedback programs and analyze results to improve services
• Establish and maintain merchandising standards
• Present to various campus departments and student groups throughout the year
• Collaborate with campus departments on ongoing and new campaigns
• Supervise Student Success interns or sales ambassador teams
• Coordinate and complete training and engagement programs for associates
• Report on return on investment and key performance metrics
• Develop vision plans and conduct quarterly client and collaborator presentations
• Collaborate with campus leadership to develop and execute revenue-generating campaigns across retail, concessions, and catering, and provide comprehensive performance reporting
• Other duties as assigned, including supporting satellite campuses or regional marketing efforts, which may require occasional evening, late night, and/or weekend availability

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Culinary, Hospitality, or Hotel Management or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three years in marketing, with experience in B2C program development, and ideally B2B marketing
• Ability to collaborate with various internal functions, including operations, culinary, retail, merchandising, and client relations
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to present to large groups
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite:
  PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Experience with social media tactics to improve brand awareness
• Graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite are a plus
• Ability to work independently while effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!

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