Job Description

At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers® we serve only the best tasting and most craveable chicken finger meals. It’s our ONE LOVE®. Our Crew make it happen, our Culture makes it unique and the Community makes it all worthwhile.   

Every talented Crewmember in our Restaurant Support Office (RSO) is important to our success and a value to our rapidly growing Company. We all work with a sense of purpose and focus on our chicken finger meals, Customers, Crew, Communities and Company Culture. We are constantly striving to Raise The Bar. The future for Raising Cane’s is growth focused and we’re on the path to being one of the top 10 restaurant companies in the United States. 

Job Description

Your Role at Raising Cane’s:

The Area Leader of Marketing (At Large) develops and executes restaurant and area-level marketing plans aligned with brand standards and divisional priorities set by the Divisional Leader of Marketing. This role focuses on driving brand awareness, trial, and new and repeat customer traffic in growth and focus markets across the assigned division. The ALM at Large supports new, emerging, and established markets based on business needs and evaluates the effectiveness of marketing strategies and programs, providing feedback to influence the evolution of systems and processes. This role collaborates with the local Business Unit (BU) team, Regional Leader of Marketing (RLM), and Restaurant Support Office (RSO) Marketing team to address unique market needs.

Your Role at Raising Cane’s:

• Collaborates with the Divisional Leader of Marketing, Regional Leader of Marketing, and Business Unit leaders to evaluate the specific marketing needs of assigned markets, establishing a tailored support approach, focus areas, and expectations based on market coverage needs, divisional priorities, and individual restaurant performance
• Develops trade areas through both on-the-ground and remote initiatives by forming new partnerships and sponsorships, while managing the internal Community Request System (CRS) and overseeing the execution of quarterly marketing plans
• Enforces Raising Cane’s brand standards and Restaurant Marketing philosophies, serving as the Restaurant Marketing lead during transitional periods for both new and established markets
• Builds active community involvement by driving in-restaurant fundraisers and fostering overall growth in large order sales
• Develops and executes business unit marketing plans aligned with divisional marketing priorities, including objectives for sales, customer growth, ROI, and brand goals
• Leverages ROI methodologies to measure the effectiveness of marketing plans and recommends adjustments to improve outcomes
• Supports new market entry and restaurant openings through planning, canvassing, and execution as needed
• Collaborates with new Area Leaders of Marketing to ensure smooth market transitions, support development opportunities, and effectively manage partnerships and activations
• Identifies unique market needs, such as urban or college environments, and partners with the DRSO and Divisional Leader of Marketing to provide tailored support
• Manages the CRS across multiple markets as designated by the Divisional Leader of Marketing
• Participates in ongoing training to remain current on marketing programs and philosophies
• Attends BU team meetings, monthly business reviews, and other relevant functional meetings for assigned markets
• Identifies restaurant, ALM, and new market area support needs, collaborating with the Divisional Leader of Marketing and Restaurant Support Office on initiatives, projects, and resources
• Provides support for national activations, including DT series, food truck events, and influencer engagements, within assigned markets as needed

Qualifications

Requirements for Success:

• 3-5 years of marketing experience required
• Field Marketing experience in a multi-unit restaurant or retail environment (“trade area based” marketing planning & execution)
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience in a field marketing role
• Knowledge and experience working with media and sponsorships including establishing new & maintaining relationships, negotiating contracts, implementing assets, and assessing impact
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changing
• Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively
• Microsoft Proficient: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Able to travel up to 70% and required to live within assigned area 
• Must reside in or near Dallas Metro, New York City, Nashville, Miami or other East Coast Cane’s Market near airport as aligned with hiring manager (DLM)
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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