Food Retail Marketing Director

Food Retail Marketing Director – Austin, TX

A respected hospitality group is seeking an energetic and organized Food Retail Marketing Director to lead brand and marketing strategy across multiple beloved concepts. This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for a creative, upbeat professional eager to shape community-driven marketing initiatives and drive brand growth.

Food Retail Marketing Director Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation and flexible scheduling
• Collaborative work culture focused on creativity and growth

Food Retail Marketing Director Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive marketing experience, including people management
• Demonstrated experience with hospitality, food & beverage, or multi-unit marketing
• Proficiency in hands-on design work, especially using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Proven success in managing marketing budgets and paid media campaigns
• Experience with digital marketing channels (social, email, web, SEO, paid media)
• Strong copywriting, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Public Relations or related field strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of website CMS (WordPress), Shopify, Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads/Analytics, and Google Workspace

Food Retail Marketing Director Preferred Background & Skills

• Marketing experience with more than one brand simultaneously
• Multi-unit restaurant, CPG, or food and beverage industry background
• Short-form video editing (Premiere, CapCut, or similar) and Canva familiarity
• Project management tool experience (e.g., Monday)
• Established press, media, or creator relationships
• Local knowledge of the Austin market, including media and community events
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Food Retail Marketing Director Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and execute marketing and brand strategy for multiple retail concepts
• Lead annual campaign planning, creative direction, and content production
• Produce in-house design, own brand standards, and manage signage and promotional materials across all locations
• Oversee social media channels, content calendars, email marketing, and website management
• Analyze campaign performance and channel effectiveness to optimize spend and results
• Foster community and business partnerships, serving as a brand ambassador
• Lead and develop the marketing team, setting priorities and managing workload
• Collaborate closely with operations, production, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless campaign execution and store-level impact

If you are a driven, community-focused marketer ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity.