Field Marketing Specialist

Chuck E Cheese; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Entertainment dba Chuck E. Cheese is seeking a Field Marketing Specialist to support local restaurant marketing programs within a defined district, focusing on community partnerships and school fundraising.

The ideal candidate will be sales-focused and self-motivated to drive new revenue through in-person meetings, calls, and emails, while overcoming barriers with creative solutions. This role emphasizes leadership, organization, and collaboration with General Managers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; marketing coursework preferred.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in corporate sales and/or fundraising.
• At least 1 year restaurant, hotel, or retail experience preferred.
• Equivalent mix of education and experience acceptable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a contact list for potential fundraisers and community partners in the district.
• Builds relationships with lead organizers to present fundraising opportunities at Chuck E. Cheese.
• Coordinates planning and execution of fundraising events with General Managers and organizations.
• Meets and exceeds sales goals by supporting local marketing programs and activities.
• Communicates field activity weekly to District Manager, General Manager, and Marketing Manager.
• Maintains field marketing systems and materials approved by CEC Entertainment.
• Leads Marketing training sessions in district restaurants.

Skills

Sales orientation

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Marketing coursework

2 years corporate sales or fundraising experience

1 year hospitality/retail experience

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grow your career internally at CEC Entertainment, our best talent comes from within!

Compensation Details

$70,304.00 Annually

Job Description

CEC Entertainment dba Chuck E. Cheese has an exciting opportunity for a Field Marketing Specialist. The primary focus of this position is to assist our General Managers in driving revenue through new or established local restaurant marketing programs, within a defined territory and with a focus on community partnerships and local schools. Our ideal candidate is sales-focused and self-motivated to drive new sales through in-person meetings, phone calls, and electronic mail. We are looking for a problem solver who is highly skilled in overcoming barriers and identifying creative solutions to drive revenue and achieve sales goals. Field Marketing Specialists for the company perform the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities from and out of a local Chuck E Cheese location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and maintains a contact list for potential fundraisers, group events, and community partners located within their defined district.
• Builds and enhances relationships with lead organizers, within each school or organization, to present programs and fundraising opportunities available at Chuck E. Cheese.
• Coordinates planning and execution of fundraising events through effective communication with the General Managers and the specific organization(s) involved.
• Meets and exceeds sales goals each period by supporting General Managers with established local restaurant marketing programs (tours, school pizzas, fundraising, incentive awards, local marketing activities, etc.).
• Effectively communicates field activity on a weekly basis to District Manager, General Manager, and Support Center Marketing Manager.
• Assists General Managers in maintaining all CEC Entertainment approved field marketing systems and materials.
• Lead Marketing training sessions in district restaurants with employees responsible for Marketing functions.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Sales minded, with strong orientation for customer satisfaction
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Displays strong leadership skills in all things. Adept in influencing others to join a collective cause or to execute a company initiative
• Adaptable, can easily adjust to fluid situations
• Highly organized
• Ethical and honest during the execution of their role
• Attendance and punctuality - this individual is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management. Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Keeps commitments. Understands working in the evening and weekends will be necessary at time to reach goals.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Marketing degree or coursework preferred
• Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training in corporates sales and/or fundraising preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of restaurant, hotel, or retail experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite