Field Marketing Manager - LCJ

Leap Brands; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Brands is seeking a Field Marketing Manager to drive localized store marketing and brand growth across a defined territory of pizza locations. You will partner with operations and franchisees to boost traffic, sales, and awareness through data-driven campaigns and community initiatives.

You will lead regional and national campaigns, tailor national programs for local relevance, manage digital marketing efforts, and train franchisees on best-in-class LSM execution to maximize ROI and store

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of experience in field marketing, local marketing, or brand marketing (QSR, restaurant, or retail preferred).
• Experience working with franchise systems strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to influence and support multi-unit operators.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and local media planning.
• Analytical mindset with experience interpreting sales and campaign performance data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple markets and priorities.
• Collaborative and cross-functional leadership.
• Results-driven with a focus on ROI.

Responsibilities

• Local Store Marketing (LSM): Develop and execute localized marketing strategies to drive traffic and sales across assigned markets; customize national campaigns for store relevance.
• Franchisee & Operator Support: Serve as primary marketing partner to franchisees and operators; guide calendars, promotions, and budget allocation; train operators on LSM execution.
• Campaign Execution: Lead rollout of regional and national campaigns with consistent execution; monitor performance and optimize based on ROI and market feedback.
• Community Engagement: Build partnerships with schools, local businesses, and community organizations; drive grassroots marketing events and sponsorships.
• Oversee local digital marketing including paid social, search, and third-party delivery platforms; optimize listings, reviews, and reputation management.
• Performance Analytics: Analyze sales, traffic, and marketing data to identify trends and opportunities; provide actionable insights.
• New Store Openings: Support grand openings and re-openings with targeted marketing plans; coordinate pre- and post-opening campaigns.

Skills

Field marketing

Local marketing

Brand marketing

Franchise systems

Multi-unit operators

Digital marketing

Analytics

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

ROI focus

Job description

The Field Marketing Manager is responsible for driving local store marketing (LSM) execution and brand growth across a defined territory of franchise and/or corporate-owned pizza locations. This role partners closely with operations and franchisees to increase traffic, sales, and brand awareness through data-driven, community-focused marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Local Store Marketing (LSM):
  • Develop and execute localized marketing strategies to drive traffic and sales across assigned markets
  • Customize national campaigns to ensure relevance at the store level
• Franchisee & Operator Support:
  • Serve as the primary marketing partner to franchisees and operators
  • Provide guidance on marketing calendars, promotions, and budget allocation
  • Train and coach operators on best-in-class LSM execution
• Campaign Execution:
  • Lead rollout of regional and national campaigns, ensuring consistent execution across all locations
  • Monitor performance and optimize based on ROI and market feedback
• Community Engagement:
  • Build partnerships with schools, local businesses, and community organizations
  • Drive grassroots marketing efforts (events, sponsorships, fundraisers)
• Oversee local digital marketing efforts including paid social, search, and third-party delivery platforms
• Optimize local listings, reviews, and reputation management
• Performance Analytics:
  • Analyze sales, traffic, and marketing data to identify trends and opportunities
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve performance
• New Store Openings:
  • Support grand openings and re-openings with targeted marketing plans
  • Coordinate pre- and post-opening campaigns to maximize early sales
  Qualifications
  • 4–7+ years of experience in field marketing, local marketing, or brand marketing (QSR, restaurant, or retail preferred)
  • Experience working with franchise systems strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to influence and support multi-unit operators
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and local media planning
  • Analytical mindset with experience interpreting sales and campaign performance data
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Strong business acumen
  • Ability to manage multiple markets and priorities
  • Collaborative and cross-functional leadership
  • Results-driven with a focus on ROI
  Success Metrics
  • Same-store sales growth across assigned territory
  • Traffic and transaction growth
  • ROI on local marketing spend
  • Franchisee/operator satisfaction
  • Successful execution of campaigns and new store openings
  Reporting Structure
  • Reports to: Director of Marketing / VP of Marketing
  • Works cross-functionally with: Operations, Franchise Development, Digital Marketing, and Brand Teams

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