Compensation Range $70,000 - $79,000 / Year Position Overview: Eligible for a hybrid work schedule split between home & office. You may know us as a company with great food…You may also know us from ‘Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For’ list… 11 years in a row! What you may not know is, we are a company committed to building strong local connections and driving guest engagement through strategic marketing initiatives. As a Field Marketing Specialist, you will be our on the ground road warrior - playing a key role in increasing restaurant foot traffic and strengthening community relationships. You will collaborate closely with regional teams to execute targeted marketing campaigns, optimize brand presence, and ensure alignment with North Italia’s overall objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and strategic professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You’ll thrive in this position if you are: A Travel Bug: You embrace the adventure of traveling to new locations for restaurant openings and company events, bringing energy to every destination while enjoying the challenge of becoming a subject matter expert Collaborative: You enjoy working with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and external partners. Detail-Oriented: You have a keen eye for details and ensure that all activations and campaigns are executed flawlessly. Proactive & Self-Motivated: You take initiative and are comfortable working independently while keeping key stakeholders informed. Passionate About Brand Building: You understand the power of local marketing and how to create meaningful connections with communities Here’s more of what you’ll get to do: Independently attend and execute strategic local restaurant marketing activations, working closely with the Marketing Manager and Operations teams. Build and maintain positive relationships with local businesses, hotels, retail centers, residential communities, and corporate offices to expand marketing reach. Serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring a consistent and positive representation of North Italia in the community. Research and evaluate potential third-party partners for joint marketing initiatives and collaborations. Develop and execute charitable and community events that enhance brand awareness and establish North Italia as the restaurant of choice in key markets. Work with PR agencies to support local media efforts, including live demo segments, press visits, and event promotions. Manage inventory of restaurant marketing collateral and provide recommendations on materials for select restaurants and regions. Support restaurant teams with guest relations communication and marketing-related inquiries. Assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling, note-taking, and event planning for the North Italia team. What we require: Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time nationwide. 1+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, or restaurant management. Strong adaptability and ability to collaborate across teams. Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. What we prefer: Experience within the restaurant or hospitality industry. Experience with project management software (e.g., Basecamp). What we offer: Vacation and sick time Medical, Dental & Vision 401K with company match Tuition reimbursement 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest Annual stipend for dining in our restaurants About the Company: Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.4 billion public company with 47,500 staff members across more than 300 casual dining restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe and Fox Restaurant Concepts. Internationally, 30 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our Bakery division creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers. We offer a people-centered culture and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences, and encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.