**Salary:** $115,000-$120,000 **Other Forms of Compensation:** bonus potential 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 Marketing Director** leads the marketing functions and strategy for the division, supporting growth, innovation, guest and client experiences, and are stewards of the Chartwells 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 to present our brand and campus experience for new business and client retention opportunities. + Build and present vision plans to implement innovative, customized approaches for campus partners. + Lead social media as the content advisor, maintaining standards across regional campuses to highlight key brand messaging and campus success stories. + Act as a leader with a point of view by collecting and curating insights to provide strategic recommendations for our clients. + Participate in client innovation updates, using collected consumer insights to make strategic recommendations. + Drive innovative sales marketing for campus meal plans, consistently reporting improvements to senior leadership. + Improve retail and catering growth through strong execution principles, pricing strategies, product assortment, brand alignment, and promotional activities. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Culinary, Hospitality, or Hotel Management required; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. + Experience with B2C and B2B marketing program development, including product, promotion, price, placement, and positioning. + Ability to collaborate with various internal functions such as purchasing, culinary, retail, merchandising, and design. + Understanding of operations to ensure field-friendly and executable program delivery. + Outstanding interpersonal skills to influence without direct authority and ensure accountability across the field. + Strong presentation skills, able to communicate effectively with collaborators from C-suite to front-line associates. + Diligent with strong writing skills for crafting and stewarding brand materials and voice. + Basic understanding of financial aspects of contract food service, including 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) + Paid Parental Leave + Personal Leave 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) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ChartwellsHED.pdf **Req ID:** 1507447 Chartwells HE Christi Carson [[req_classification]]