Own GYG's new restaurant opening playbook and bring the brand to life in the community.GYG is opening restaurants at pace throughout Australia. As the Marketing Manager focused on new restaurant openings, you'll lead the end-to-end marketing strategy for every new opening (30 to 40 each year!). This role may require  weekend and evening availability around restaurant openings and activations.What You'll DoLead the end-to-end marketing strategy and execution for new restaurant openingsDevelop 120-day plans marketing strategies for each NRO. Work with the State Marketing Managers post opening to ensure smooth transition of marketing plans.Build and maintain relationships with local communities, businesses, schools, and sports clubs ahead of new openingsDevelop and execute crew engagement and fan activation programs that build brand love and community connectionDesign and deliver bespoke activation concepts that bring the GYG brand to life in-restaurant and in the communityAct as the Talent Pool lead — recruit, brief, and manage activation talent for events and openingsCoordinate NRO marketing logistics including print materials, signage, local media, and on-the-ground executionReport on all opening activity to capture learnings and improve future NRO executionsDevelop and Lead national GYG activations, including sponsorship and brand activations. Working closely with each State Marketing Manage on state specific activation and assist where necessary.People Management: 2x Marketing CoordinatorsWhat You'll BringDemonstrated local area marketing experience, with a focus on events, activations, or restaurant/venue/store opening marketingProven experience delivering local area marketing campaigns in a QSR, retail, or hospitality environmentExperience in experiential marketing, event management, or community activationProject management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent restaurant openings and activationsHolistic marketing mindset encompassing digital, social, local media, and experiential channelsValid Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel intrastate and interstateWhat You'll LoveJoin one of Australia's fastest-growing restaurant companiesReal career growth in a marketing function that's investing heavily in its capabilityAnnual short-term incentive schemeGYG restricted shares, earned each year through our long-term incentive schemeUp to 5 weeks of annual leave each year (ask us how)Paid parental leaveThe chance to one day become a franchisee and own your own GYG restaurantA vibrant Surry Hills office, a short walk from Central StationInterested? Apply now to start the conversation.
