Field Marketing Manager

Workstream; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative fast-food company on a mission to change the game with clean, fresh Mexican food. As a Field Marketing Manager, you'll leverage your outgoing personality and deep understanding of the Chicago market to build local connections and drive brand awareness. This role offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for growth as we expand in the US. If you're passionate about marketing and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real impact!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Annual Motor Vehicle Allowance

Opportunities for Growth

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Advertising, or Communications.
• Experience in grassroots marketing or community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a brand ambassador in the Chicagoland area.
• Engage with local businesses and community groups.
• Create targeted outreach strategies based on market understanding.

Skills

Community Outreach

Communication Skills

Grassroots Marketing

Relationship Building

Creativity

Education

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Communications

Job description

Who are we?

Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is an Australian-born fast-food company, specializing in clean, fresh and healthy Mexican food. We opened our doors in Sydney in 2006, with a mission to re-invent the fast-food category. From the outset, we were adamant that GYG would never compromise on the quality of the food or its people.

Today, we’re proud to boast a 100% clean menu, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavors, added colors or unacceptable additives in our food.

Guzman y Gomez has expanded to over 230 restaurants in 4 countries – Australia, Singapore, Japan and the US. Join us on our journey to become the best and biggest restaurant business in the world!

As the Field Marketing Manager, you'll be:

• Our boots-on-the-ground brand ambassador in the Chicagoland area, enthusiastically representing Guzman y Gomez and building local connections.
• Leveraging your high energy and extroverted personality to engage with local community groups and businesses, fostering partnerships and building brand awareness.
• Driving catering interest by proactively reaching out to local organizations and businesses, showcasing our delicious and clean menu options.
• Utilizing your deep understanding of the Chicago market, including the unique characteristics of different locations, to create targeted and effective outreach.
• Collaborating with the team to create compelling content that resonates with the Chicago community and highlights our unique clean food promise.
• Juggling ad hoc administrative tasks on a day-to-day basis, supporting our restaurant teams to ensure they have the marketing collateral and assets required to ensure expected campaign outcomes!

You will have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field
• A keen interest in our brand and the clean eating movement
• An energetic and outgoing personality with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and a knack for building rapport
• A strong understanding of the Chicago market and its diverse communities
• Experience in grassroots marketing, community outreach, or sales, particularly in the food and beverage industry (a plus!)
• A proactive and creative approach to building relationships and generating leads
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (travel throughout Chicagoland is required)

What we offer:

• Competitive salary of $70k to $80k + annual motor vehicle allowance
• Medical insurance including dental and vision
• The chance to be a key player in launching and growing a disruptive brand in the US market
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where your local knowledge and community connections will be highly valued
• Opportunities for growth and professional development as we expand throughout the US
• The satisfaction of promoting a product you can genuinely believe in!

Ready to bring your Chicago hustle and marketing savvy to a brand that's changing the game? Apply now!

GYG was founded in Sydney in 2006 by New Yorkers and childhood best friends Steven Marks and Robert Hazan. Steven and Robert had a vision to build a restaurant business that had the speed and convenience of fast food but to re-invent the fast-food category by serving high quality food fast, healthy, and fresh Mexican food! From day 1, GYG’s values have not changed; It’s all about the food; Make every guest love us; Got your back; Be Real; Got you back; It’s up to us.
GYG is committed to continually building our strong company culture and employee experience by putting pride and passion into all we do while respecting and developing our crew. From the first drive thru in 2015, to menu innovations like Breakfast, the ‘Minis' range and 100% clean, skin-on fries, to a market leading app for guests to pay & order ahead and earn loyalty points, we are on a mission to reinvent the way the masses eat fast food! Today GYG operates over 230 restaurants across Australia, Singapore, Japan and here in the United States.
We would love you to consider acareerwithus!