Advertising/ Client Services Position Needed - Restaurant Freedom (Restaurant Freedom - S. Lamar Area)

Feb. 13, 2012

Austin, TX

Confidential

Restaurant Freedom is a management services company for restaurant/bars based in Austin. Concepts include: Austin Java, Uncle Billys, Little Woodrow's, Ski Shores and Texadelphia. We are looking for a fulltime hard worker to join this growing company.

In this position you will manage the creation and execution of promotions and campaigns for multiple businesses using traditional media outlets and promotional tactics. You will manage the daily coordination between clients and vendors, establishing and maintaining brand identity and personality in your communication. You will also manage all tasks involved in the execution process including creating campaigns and promotions to achieve the client's goals as well as ensuring maximum expense control and productivity. Daily duties include the development and management of Local Store Marketing and brand positioning, managing promotions of events and specials, monitoring and communicating with account vendors, marketing data entry, copy editing, research and target analysis, invoicing and budget reconciliation.

This position performs other related duties as assigned:

* Be the communication link between the CMO and clients and/or brands

* Work with our clients, restaurants and in-house Social Marketing Department to generate awareness for openings, special events, and Local Store Marketing

* Develop, implement and manage LSM for all restaurant locations

* Assist in public relations procedures and strategies including copyediting and minimal content creation

* Manage the execution of all events and promotions, coordinating all projects and tasks including but not limited to: direct mailing incentives, community participations, print ad campaign, media support and traditional marketing

* Research and conduct market analysis identifying promotional and sales opportunities, especially as it relates to priority locations

* Trafficking and analyzing in-house advertising campaigns for each location evaluating ROI and sales percent increases

* Assist in development and reconciliation of annual Marketing budget and Marketing plan for all clients

* Maintain and archive all clients press clippings

* Receive and respond to all donation requests

* Track donations and expenses; reconcile accounts

* Invoicing and data entry

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:

2 - 4 Years Ad Agency Experience Required

2 - 4 Years Experience wtih Managing Marketing, Public Relations and/or Promotions

Good understanding of Social Media practices

Strong presentation skills; must feel comfortable presenting in front of groups

Detail-oriented and ability to simultaneously lead multiple projects by prioritizing to meet strict timelines

Self-sufficient and confident in project management and organizational skills

Excellent communication, personal interaction and people skills

Copyediting and basic math application necessary: writing skills also preferred

Keen attention to detail and accuracy

Must be sufficiently adaptable to accept and perform in a timely and effective manner work assignments that are outside the normal (day-to-day) routine.

Must have the ability to meet attendance standards and work overtime when necessary

Must handle in a constructive, non-disruptive manner the multiple business, organization and interpersonal changes or stresses that may exist in the staff memberas work, work processes, dealings with other staff and supervision (provided or received). (Work processes include, but are not limited to, how work is performed, supervised or distributed; how problems are solved; and how decisions are made.)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

www.restaurantfreedom.com