Marketing Manager

Real Smoked BBQ; California, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Real Smoked BBQ is seeking a Marketing Manager to craft engaging stories and oversee content, campaigns, and promotions. You will partner with a designer to produce assets and shape a vibrant promo calendar that reflects the brand.

You’ll manage social channels, engage with guests, and support local PR and opening efforts. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in marketing within hospitality or retail, strong communication skills, and a knack for collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of marketing experience, preferably in restaurants, hospitality, or retail.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is a plus.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• A strong communicator who’s creative, organized and collaborative.
• Self-motivated with solid project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage content creation, including photoshoots and storytelling.
• Work with graphic designer to produce marketing assets.
• Shape and enhance promo calendar with on-brand ideas.
• Plan and execute marketing promotions across channels.
• Manage social media schedule and posting.
• Engage with guests and build brand loyalty online.
• Assist with public relations and local outreach efforts.
• Support marketing for new store openings.
• Oversee production and delivery of in-store POP materials.

Skills

Social media

Project management

Communication

Marketing strategy

Driver's license

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We’re a growing BBQ restaurant group looking for a creative, detail-oriented Marketing Manager to join our team

We’re looking for someone who’s eager to learn, hungry to grow, and ready to bring fresh energy to our marketing efforts. If you love food, storytelling, and building community through creative campaigns, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate and manage content creation, including photoshoots and behind-the-scenes storytelling
• Work closely with our graphic designer to produce marketing assets
• Help shape and enhance our promo calendar with thoughtful, on-brand ideas
• Plan and execute marketing promotions across channels
• Manage our social media schedule and posting
• Engage with guests and help build brand loyalty online
• Assist with public relations and local outreach efforts
• Support marketing for new store openings
• Oversee the production and delivery of in-store POP materials

Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary starting at $85,000-$100,000
• Medical and dental insurance with a generous company contribution
• 401(k) option with company match
• Life Insurance
• PTO starting at 15 days per year with buy back options
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Competitive compensation

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in marketing, preferably in restaurants, hospitality, or retail
• Strong understanding of social media platforms
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design platforms a plus
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• A strong communicator who’s both creative and highly organized
• Someone who loves collaboration but is also self-motivated and takes initiative
• Detail-oriented with solid project management skills