Field Marketing Manager: Papa Murphy's International

Papa Murphy's International is the fifth-largest pizza chain in the country and the pioneer and leader of the take 'n' bake pizza segment. Papa Murphy's operates over 1,100 franchised and corporate-owned locations in 32 states and Canada. Papa Murphy’s offers custom-made pizzas featuring high-quality fresh toppings generously layered on pizza dough that is made fresh each morning in each store. Papa Murphy's has been voted “Best Pizza Chain in America” seven consecutive years by consumers nationwide in the Restaurants and Institutions “Consumers' Choice in Chains” survey and is a four-time recipient of Pizza Today’s Chain of the Year award, most recently in 2009.

In order to accommodate continued growth in the Midwest, Papa Murphy’s is looking for a dynamic Field Marketing Manager. This position will be based in Kansas City, Missouri.

About the job:

Successful candidate for this position should be able to work with franchise owners individually, and with their advertising Co-operatives and advertising agencies to develop, execute and analyze local media plans, as well as local store marketing activities.

To qualify, must have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field

2-5 Years experience - with both client and agency side history

Previous QSR experience in a franchise environment

Heavy exposure to electronic media

Requirements for this position:

· Local media planning (broadcast and print)

· Franchisee relationship building – in food service

· Sales and competitive analysis

· Appropriate blending of strategic and tactical

· Written and verbal presentation skills

· Consumer orientation

· Appropriate level of risk-taking

· Appropriate degree of change agency

· Problem-solving, creative approach

· Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

· Ability to travel by air and ground for business purposes (50%+)

What we offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx

Life, AD&D, & Long Term Disability

Paid vacations (10 days accrued first year), and holidays

Paid Sick/Personal Days (5/yr)

Flexible Spending Account/Section 125

401(k) with company match