Director, Integrated Marketing Communications - Jimmy John's Job Listing at Inspire Brands in Atlanta, GA (Job ID INBRUSJR9503)

Description

This role will oversee the IMC process. The IMC process is a 360 approach that involves the strategy & execution of consumer facing messaging via paid/earned/owned. This position will build a calendar with the agencies of record for all consumer facing moments which will consist of advertising campaigns designed to increase brand awareness and sales. This individual will have a strong connection with the Inspire Connections Planning team, Jimmy John's communication/PR group, and the creative agency of record in developing channel plans and content to support consumer facing campaigns. In addition, they will ensure there is a deep connection between all agencies on an ongoing basis. They will be responsible for strategy and execution of all Jimmy John's consumer facing campaigns and support creative needs at key checkpoints to ensure 360 alignment. This position will lead the IMC team and directly oversee the Brand Content Manager, Social Media Manager, and a Production Manager (to be hired). This individual will also work closely with other content creators within the JJ brand as well as the brand management function. This person will be a key member of the Brand Marketing leadership team and report to the VP of Brand Marketing & Activation.

• Primary manager of Creative AOR & content development.

• Management and execution of 360 IMC campaigns.

• Cross-functional management between agencies and Inspire/JJ internal teams.

• Team Management and participation in miscellaneous projects.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 year Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications.
• MBA Preferred.
• 6-8+ years proven marketing experience.
• Experience leading a team.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• Relationship management skills.

• Team player; collaborative, trustworthy, confidentiality when required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to set goals, determine priorities, plan, organize and follow through on assigned responsibilities.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Ability to make recommendations and decisions in a timely manner.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

• Time management skills.

• Ability to travel 1-2 times per quarter.

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, Rusty Taco and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.
 

We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.