Meritage

Meritage

Marketing Coordinator

Grand Rapids, MI

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Adobe Creative SuiteCanvaExcelLogisticsRecruitingCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Meritage Hospitality Group is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join the team!
  • Other Duties as assigned What We Expect From You The team at Meritage is made up of dedicated, hard-working individuals who exemplify the core values of Meritage.
  • The team has high expectations for themselves and anyone who desires to join them.

Responsibilities

  • The Marketing Coordinator supports the day-to-day execution of marketing programs across Meritage Hospitality Group Wendy's restaurant brands.
  • Maintain the LRM tracker and program records to provide clear visibility into active and completed initiatives.
  • Support sales-driving programs and community partnerships at the restaurant level - including kids' nights, anniversaries, school fundraisers, third-party delivery and catering promotions, and media partner programs - managing logistics and associated payments.
  • Manage customer-facing digital channels, keeping online ordering systems, delivery platforms, the corporate website, and the intranet current with limited-time offers and brand standards.
  • Maintain in-restaurant digital experiences, including digital signage, RSC screens, and music programming for holidays and promotions.
  • Administer employee recognition programs and support corporate store order coordination.
  • Recruiting Support
  • Support talent acquisition through recruiting materials, social media advertising, and related design needs.
  • Each of our concepts deliver a distinct dining experience for our guests and a work environment rich with opportunity for our approximately 9,000 team members.
  • We live by our five Core Values - Uncommon Hospitality, Run It Like You Own It, Collective Genius, The Sky is the Limit, and We Love What We Do.

Requirements

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ability to handle invoice approvals and payment requests accurately.
  • What You Can Expect From Us
  • Maintain real estate tracking resources and support restaurant openings, closings, and remodels, including required surveys, construction-phase signage, and grand opening and anniversary planning.
  • 1-3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or administrative coordination; restaurant or multi-unit retail experience a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent programs, trackers, and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with social media platforms, digital signage, or design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe) a plus.
  • Clear written communication skills for internal memos, newsletters, and field instructions.
  • Detail-oriented and dependable, with a service mindset toward restaurant field teams.

Nice to have

  • 1-3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or administrative coordination
  • restaurant or multi-unit retail experience a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Compensation

  • Manage out-of-home advertising programs - maintaining placement and availability records, processing related invoices, and supporting annual contract renewals.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and bonus plans
  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and HSA options
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Plus various additional perks and benefits

Company info

  • Meritage Hospitality Group, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, is one of the nation's premier restaurant operators with more than 300 restaurants operating in 15 states.
  • We are one of the largest Wendy's franchisees and just opened our first Bojangles restaurant.
  • In addition to quick service, we have developed West Michigan casual dining concepts The Blue Porch and Morning Belle.
  • At Meritage, we are Inspired by Opportunity and Achieve Success Through Service.
  • Now is the time to join!
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Inclusion is at the heart of our business.

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