Chief Marketing Officer

Chief Marketing Officer

Chief Marketing Officer

Leap Brands

7 hours ago

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About

  • Position Summary
  • The CMO will be responsible for developing and executing a holistic marketing strategy that drives brand growth, guest traffic, digital engagement, and loyalty. This role requires a proven leader with deep restaurant or consumer brand experience, who can scale marketing efforts in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Brand Strategy & Positioning: Define and evolve the brand architecture and positioning for all restaurant concepts within the portfolio.
  • Digital Marketing & Media: Lead digital marketing, paid media, SEO/SEM, CRM, and social media strategies to drive customer acquisition and retention.
  • Local Store Marketing: Develop and support store-level marketing campaigns to drive traffic and sales at the unit level.
  • Menu & Product Launches: Partner with culinary and operations teams to develop go-to-market strategies for LTOs, new menu items, and product innovation.
  • Customer Insights: Leverage guest data and market research to inform marketing strategies and optimize spend.
  • Team Leadership: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing marketing team including brand, digital, creative, and PR functions.
  • Partnerships & PR: Manage public relations, brand partnerships, and influencer/celebrity collaborations.
  • Franchise Support (if applicable): Provide tools and marketing support for franchise partners to execute campaigns and initiatives consistently.
  • Performance & Analytics: Own marketing KPIs and analytics to track ROI and make data-driven decisions.
  • Qualifications
  • 10+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience, ideally in the restaurant, hospitality, or consumer brand space.
  • Experience with both corporate and franchise models is a plus.
  • Proven ability to scale brand and customer growth across multiple channels.
  • Deep understanding of consumer behavior, digital media, and emerging trends.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Results-driven with an analytical mindset and experience managing sizable budgets.
  • What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation and bonus plan
  • Equity participation (based on experience)
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
  • The opportunity to shape the future of a nationally scaling restaurant brand