Associate Brand Manager, Outback Steakhouse

Outback is passionate about being our guests favorite place to eat, drink, relax and be with friends. The Marketing Associate, Outback Marketing will report into the Sr. Director of Product Development team focusing on long-term culinary and beverage innovation. This is an office-first role based out of our Tampa office.

Essential Duties

Partner with the R&D team to innovate new food and beverage menu options that fit the brands culinary strategy Project manage the cross functional team in executing national theoretical tests of potential core menu innovations Concept test and develop Everyday Value menu platforms that accelerate guest visit frequency Work with the Beverage team and Beverage vendors to build out long-term beverage strategy Study custom and syndicated data sources to brief culinary team on emerging trends Partner with the Brand Manager, Product Development on the execution of Outbacks limited time promotional offerings Work closely with supply chain to identify favorable buying opportunities to manage menu profitability Work with consumer insights team to identify menu options requiring optimization to improve guest satisfaction or value perception Lead development of core menu merchandising collateral

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of marketing experience, ideally in hospitality BA/BS in Marketing, Advertising or a related field, MBA a plus

Skills

The ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and have a strong understanding of the P&L side of the business. A proven ability to transform current marketing trends and information into profitable strategies for the business. Proficiency in market analysis, competitive front, restaurant operations, opportunities and challenges are desired. Strong organizational and people skills, the ability to effectively create and deliver presentations, the ability to set appropriate priorities and use time effectively. Demonstrated analytical, creative, problem solving skills focused on driving for results. Must be able to effectively work in a team environment with a natural inclination toward motivating others. Drives innovative business improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements. Promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovative and rational risk taking. Delivers results: Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value, and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations. Strong service orientation, a disciplined work ethic and a high standard of excellence for the overall marketing team. A balanced individual capable of forging productive working relationships with a broad range of personality types and styles.