The Associate Manager, On-Premise Brand Experience will report to the Director, On-Premise Brand Experience and will play a large role in executing the on-premise brand experience strategy for Buffalo Wild Wings across the entire guest journey. This role will be involved in the development of ideas through execution, and will work cross-functionally on all programs to bring plans to life inside the sports bar.

　　This role requires strategic thinking, strong attention to detail, strong project management skills, and extreme comfort working in a cross functional setting.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Work closely with key cross-functional partners in executing the on-premise vision and strategy

　　Lead development and program management of on-premise specific programming throughout the year

　　Support Director with rollout of strategic initiatives to execute the long-term vision for the on-premise business

　　Help define guidelines for sports bar VIBE (audio, visual, lighting, atmosphere, etc.) and work with training team to implement in-bar

　　Evaluate and evolve overall on-premise gaming platforms (trivia, sports betting, free-to-play games, physical game units, etc.)

　　Manage cross-functional processes to ensure flawless go-to-market execution  of ancillary dine-in programs (NFL Draft, Fantasy Football, etc.)

　　Help team evaluate dine-in value strategy, by exploring, testing, and implementing new offers or offer platforms

　　Manage monthly UFC Pay-Per-View program (partner management, creative development, sports bar signups, etc.)

　　Monitor sales and other brand KPIs to diagnose trends

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

　　Required Minimum (include licenses or certification): 4 year degree or equivalent experience

　　2-4 years in marketing, project management, or restaurant industry

　　Strong cross-functional team communication skills

　　A strong interest in learning, and the ability to pick up new concepts quickly 

　　Strategically minded marketer with strong business acumen 

　　Professional, proactive, and open-minded approach to marketing with creative problem-solving skills

　　Project management experience with ability to drive on time delivery

　　Good understanding of a brand’s DNA, including market size, competitive positioning, and target consumer segments 

　　Experience with MS office suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

　　Buffalo Wild Wings fuels moments worth sharing – for our guests and for our team members. Yes, it is literally working at a Sports Bar and all the energy that comes with it. We’re a brand on the rise, and we need great people as we write the next chapter of our story. If that’s you, pull up a barstool.

　　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, 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.