Sales And Marketing Manager

Hard Rock Cafe; Roma; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock International is seeking a Sales and Marketing Manager in Rome to direct cafe sales and marketing aligned with the overall operating strategy. This role partners with senior leadership to uphold brand standards while driving growth in a multi-product environment, including restaurant, retail, live music, and events.

The candidate will develop sales strategies, manage marketing expenses, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and achieve business

Qualifications

• Experience with CRM platforms.
• Expertise in social media platforms.
• Background in music industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct café sales and marketing efforts in alignment with the operating strategy.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team in upholding brand standards and values.
• Develop and execute marketing initiatives to drive growth.

Skills

Out-of-box thinking

Sales enthusiasm

Communication skills

Business acumen

Problem solving

Presentation skills

English fluency

CRM familiarity

Social media expertise

Music industry knowledge

Tools

CRM platforms

Social media platforms

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

Sales and Marketing Manager is responsible for directing Cafe sales and marketing efforts that align with the overall Cafe operating strategy. This individual will also support the Cafe’s Senior Leadership Team in upholding all brand standards, core values, while meeting or exceeding Hard Rock’s business objectives.

Functions

• Demonstrate financial comprehension of the Cafe’s budget and P&L.
• Execution and development of marketing initiatives.
• Development of sales strategies that generate consistent year-over-year entrée count growth.
• Manage marketing expenses in accordance with the Cafe’s budget and forecast models.
• Partner across all departments in an effort to support the team in consistent execution of all systems and processes to deliver all products and services to Hard Rock’s brand standards.
• Market a multi- product business line (restaurant, retail, live music and special events) to disparate guest profile (corporate, tourist and local).
• Foster an environment of customer service in which all team members put the guest first in every situation.
• Execute established standards for overall guest satisfaction that meet or exceed brand standards as determined by an objective ranking systems.
• Remain an objective observer of the standards of service to ensure guest expectations of the brand and cafe are met.
• Ability to ideate and execute meetings & events that exceed the expectations of all clients.
• Assist senior management in attracting and retaining the most exceptionally talented people available in the market and place them in positions that leverage their skills and expertise for maximum impact.
• Clearly define goals and expectations for team members using performance review tools and hold your team accountable for successful performance.
• Support team development and advancement along well-defined career paths.
• Serve as a Learning Coach developing, implementing, and executing learning & developmental programs for all individuals under their stewardship to drive continuous improvement and employee retention.
• Possess a self-motivated approach to their own personal and professional growth.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Experience, Education, And Certifications

• Experience with CRM platforms.
• Expertise in social media platforms.
• Background in music industry a plus.

Skills

• Ability to learn and bring "out of the box" ideas to their team.
• Genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for sales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of business acumen and common sense.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving skills through ability to diagnose and implement solutions.
• Must possess strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing.
• Comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• Ability to effectively pitch and present information in one-on-one and group situations to media, customers, clients, partners and other employees of the organization.
• Multiple language abilities a plus, fluency in English required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Managers are expected to be able to perform the job functions with reasonable accommodation.

Pre-Employment Process

Employment with Hard Rock International requires the successful completion of the pre-employment process; to include two satisfactory reference checks.

Closing

Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL - SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member. Hard Rock welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.