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Field Marketing Manager II

Aramark · Oswego, IL, USA ·

Pay:
$73,500-$99,750/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after‑school snacks, catering, nutrition education, and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success, with a goal to provide healthy, nutritional meals and a stellar dining experience for our communities.

Responsibilities

Conduct marketing research and data collection (focus groups, surveys, campus mapping, trend development and research, a‑la‑carte pricing analysis)

Strategic planning, innovation, and creativity: develop marketing plans and new strategies to promote meal growth with additional programming and promotions

Retention support: support presentations and client business reviews (CBRs) associated with the client account or district

Marketing: coordinate special events, promotions, marketing collateral, media interaction, public relations, website updates, and social media marketing

Build relationships with clients, parents, teachers, staff, board members, and community groups

Merchandising: own merchandising of all stations and service areas to increase sales and encourage students to make a meal

Client relationship: connect with clients regularly to present new ideas and plans for delivery on client‑driven goals in partnership with the operations team

Identify opportunities to implement new innovations, technology solutions, products, and services that support growth and client retention

Ensure participation in the annual Student ViewPOINT survey, use results to drive decision‑making for menu changes, promotions, and programming, and share results with operations and clients

Develop and implement communication strategies that enhance engagement with students, parents, and administrators

Act as a liaison between the organization and the community, ensuring transparent and consistent communication with parents, teachers, and students

Create and manage communication materials, including newsletters, announcements, and social media content, to inform and engage students, parents, and administrators

Work closely with Aramark and district teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of communication efforts across the organization

Establish channels for feedback from students, parents, and administrators to continually improve communication strategies and address concerns effectively

Compensation
Salaried rate: $73,500.00 – $99,750.00.

Benefits
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, work/life resources, 401(k), paid days off, parental leave, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of product, marketing, and/or merchandising experience

Passion for the hospitality industry and food‑and‑beverage services

Ability to work effectively in a heavily matrixed organization and influence without formal authority

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business or marketing

Proven ability to increase sales and measure the impact or return on investment of program implementation

Proactive and assertive in identifying and capturing growth opportunities, and able to think creatively and strategically

Excellent interpersonal skills, including presentation, public speaking, and client interaction

Proficiency with social media and Microsoft Office products

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, web‑based sites, editing, and videography

Strong project management skills, capable of multitasking and managing multiple tasks simultaneously

Valid driver’s license and vehicle

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Aramark is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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