Brand Marketing Manager - Puttshack USA Inc

Brand Marketing Manager

Puttshack Home Office

About Puttshack:

Puttshack is an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience that appeals to everyone. More than just indoor mini golf, Puttshack leans on its ground-breaking technology to elevate the game while also serving world-class food and full bar in a cool environment. The Puttshack experience is really all about having fun - and doing something fun - together.

Our Purpose: To bring everyone in to play.

Our Vision: To be the universal answer to the question 'Where should we get together?'

Our Mission: To create lasting memories for people of all generations through a shared, world-class entertainment experience.

Our Values:

• Bring your 'A' game. We strive for excellence in everything we do.
• Lead the Way Our associates embrace and are inspired by change.
• Own the Fun We revel in our guests' enjoyment.
• Care Deeply - We take great care of our guests, our associates and the communities we call home.

Location: Home Office, Chicago

Reports to: Senior Brand Manager

Position Summary:  

Puttshack is looking for a fun, super organized go-getter that will be a key player and decision maker on our marketing team. This is a hybrid hole - requiring in-office attendance 3 days a week. The Brand Manager will have a key focus on creative project management, implementation of campaigns, promotional vendor relations, content production support and local marketing support for venues. The ideal candidate will excel in orchestrating collaborative efforts, ensuring seamless communication, and have experience and skill in project managing creative campaigns.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:  

Brand Management:

• Partner with Brand Marketing Team on the oversight of brand strategy, budget & annual marketing calendar
• Collaboratively support the creation of programs and campaigns that drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversion
• Track results and build reporting documentation for campaigns and programs
• Support the coordination and management of promotional product vendor
• Content production planning and execution support
• In partnership with Brand Marketing Manager and Operations, lead the development of Standard Operating Procedures
• Uphold brand standards and function as a brand champion for organization
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Venue Support:

• Manage adaption, informing of, and execution of brand marketing campaigns & programs in venues
• Support Sr. Brand Manager in management of promotional product vendor and inventory for venues
• Support the onboarding and training of marketing champions in each new venue, establishing and growing relationships with necessary venue associates
• Lead PR efforts for local venues with national partner
• Brief and project manage creative requests to support Operations dept and venue needs

Project Management:

• Creative Campaign Project Management
• Project Management Software (Monday.com) Lead
• Cross Department Liaison Support
• Marketing Campaign Project Management Support

Required Skills and Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience in a marketing role
• BS degree in Marketing or relevant field
• Ability to travel domestically to assist with venue support, content shoots and program roll out (15%)
• Ability to be in office (River North) 3 days per week
• Creative lens and ability to brief in creative projects
• Organized with great project management & problem-solving skills
• Building and maintaining strong cross functional relationships
• This position must pass a post-offer background check

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Experience within Food & Beverage industry or entertainment venues a plus
• Experience working with Multi-Unit venues is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Work environment-the marketing team works in the office 3 days of the week. The team operates at a fast pace, with an always willing to help mentality.
• Physical demands-the physical demands of the job include bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

What's in it for you:

• Paid PTO
• Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• 50% off Food & Beverage
• Free Mini Golf
• Paid Parental Leave

At the intersection of entertainment and hospitality, Puttshack is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information, and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Puttshack also takes steps to prevent retaliation and create a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment for our Associates, Guests, and Vendors.