As the Associate Operator Marketing Manager – Citadels, you will play a key role in driving growth within designated Citadel markets. You will collaborate closely with Sales and Culinary teams to deliver value-added solutions tailored to small restaurant chains. Your focus will be on leveraging hyper-local insights to create relevant, city-specific marketing strategies that resonate with operators and consumers alike.
You will own the end-to-end operator journey, from insight generation to campaign execution, and be accountable for achieving business targets within your assigned city and zone.
Key ResponsibilitiesMarket Insights & StrategyDevelop a deep understanding of the foodservice landscape in designated cities.Identify actionable insights based on local menus, competitor activity, and consumer demographics.Translate insights into strategic execution plans with full ownership from concept to marketplace delivery.Demand Creation – Small Restaurant ChainsLocalize master brand campaigns to create tools and assets for the sales team.Partner with Culinary to deliver regionally inspired menu concepts.Create operator-specific content for digital platforms to drive demand generation.Support initiatives to expand the contactable operator database.Operator EngagementIdentify and plan UFS presence at local foodservice events and activities.Develop and execute 360° marketing plans for event participation.Collaborate across digital and trade marketing to ensure consistent messaging and content relevancy in key Citadels.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field.Experience in foodservice or hospitality is highly desirable.Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Skills & CompetenciesMarketing Strategy & Execution: Campaign development, brand management, marketing communications.Digital & Social Media Marketing: Email marketing, social media engagement, digital content creation.Analytical Tools: Research and analysis, PowerPoint proficiency.Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to work with culinary, sales, and marketing teams.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.
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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
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