Marketing Manager

Please note: This is an in-person position at our office in Fairfield, NJ. Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM About Restaurant Media Group (RMG) Restaurant Media Group is a hospitality-focused marketing agency helping restaurants, bars, and multi-location concepts grow through modern digital strategy. Our team combines creative execution with structured systems to drive measurable results, from guest acquisition and repeat visits to stronger brand positioning. We provide full-service support across social media, paid advertising, website development, influencer partnerships, email and SMS marketing, reputation management, and performance analytics. Rather than one-off campaigns, we build repeatable marketing frameworks designed to scale with each concept. Our clients range from neighborhood favorites to high-end dining brands across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Core Values: Quality – We take pride in what we create Reliability – Our clients trust us to deliver every time Solutions-Oriented – We solve problems fast and don’t dwell About This Role This role owns client strategy, execution, and marketing performance. As the Marketing Manager, you are responsible for planning campaigns, executing directly inside marketing platforms, improving results week over week, and ensuring every account you manage grows consistently. You are not just directing work, you are doing the work. You will manage a high volume of accounts (25+, depending on complexity and service tier), but you are not responsible for the entire account lifecycle. You do not own onboarding, customer service, daily requests, billing, or administrative coordination. These responsibilities are handled by Customer Success and other teams, so your focus stays protected around strategy, creative execution, optimization, and growth. You operate as both strategist and operator, balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on implementation across social, paid ads, email, and content. This is a production and performance role with real ownership and accountability. What You’ll Be Responsible For 1) Account Success Account Oversight : Ensure the overall success of each client account Account Optimization : Perform ongoing weekly optimizations for social profiles and related assets 2) Content Creation Content & Ads Management : Create graphics, manage social media content, paid ads, and brand visuals Email & SMS Campaigns : Create and manage email and SMS campaigns to drive customer engagement 3) Client Growth Growth Strategy : Find and implement growth strategies to grow clients’ Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok accounts Industry Research : Conduct ongoing industry research to stay ahead of restaurant and marketing trends Performance Reporting : Report on performance metrics, identify insights, and recommend strategic improvements Analytics-Driven Strategy : Use analytics to inform future content decisions, campaign direction, and client recommendations Influencer Outreach : Develop and manage relationships with top local influencers to drive reach, credibility, and consistent visibility for our clients’ brands. Shoot Planning : Design and plan high-impact photo and video shoots that elevate client accounts, using insights from research, analytics, and performance reports to guide creative direction. Creative Coordination : Coordinate with creative teams and manage content shoots Content Collaboration : Collaborate with the content team to push boundaries with trendy, high-performing assets Web Collaboration : Work with the web team to develop best-in-class restaurant websites aligned with brand goals 5) Client Alignment Client Alignment : Partner with the onboarding/client success team to stay informed on client details and updates Client Communication : Conduct weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly client check-ins to assess needs, gather feedback, and make proactive adjustments What You’ll Get Starting Compensation $17-22/hr. Compensation is tiered based on graphic design experience, strategy capability, execution quality, speed, ownership, and ability to independently manage client accounts and drive measurable results. Growth Path Master strategy, execution, and performance ownership across accounts Lead larger or higher-tier client portfolios Mentor and train new Marketing Managers Own a specialty (Paid Ads, TikTok, Content, Email, etc.) Grow into pod leadership, department head, or senior leadership role What We Offer Direct mentorship from the founder and senior team members A structured, professional, and supportive work environment A leadership-track role with real ownership and autonomy Direct impact on client growth, retention, and company success PTO, paid holidays, vacation days, and sick days Must-Haves Execution & Production: Strong graphic design and content creation skills (Canva or Adobe) and the ability to execute directly inside marketing platforms (social, ads, email, SMS), balancing strategy with hands-on implementation daily. Analytics & Performance Thinking: Strong analytics and reporting skills with an analytical mindset and the ability to translate data into action and measurable outcomes. Ownership & Work Ethic: High ownership and follow-through without reminders, commitment to producing consistently high-quality work, and the ability to remain consistent under pressure. Capacity & Organization: Ability to manage content scheduling for 25+ client accounts, depending on complexity and service tier, without sacrificing quality, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Growth & Adaptability: Fast learner who stays current with trends and adapts quickly, with leadership potential and a clear desire to grow into greater responsibility. Commute: Reliable commute to our Fairfield, NJ office (in-person role). Nice-to-Haves Agency or multi-account marketing experience Influencer or content collaboration experience Hospitality or restaurant marketing background How We Evaluate Candidates Portfolio or samples of past content/design work A short, practical marketing assignment to assess execution and quality Prioritization and workload management scenarios Problem-solving under real-world account scenariosAnalytics and reporting walkthrough Ownership, reliability, and follow-through Leadership potential; judgment, tone, and professional presence during the interview Ready to Make a Real Impact? If you value ownership, high standards, and building real growth for clients, not just posting content, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr