Associate Manager, Marketing

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at www.dinebrands.com.

Role Summary:

The Associate Manager, Marketing role will support local marketing efforts for Applebee’s, IHOP, and Dual Brand company-operated restaurants. This role is responsible for executing brand-aligned, community-focused marketing strategies that drive traffic, increase sales, and enhance guest engagement at the store level. The ideal candidate is a creative, data-driven marketer with strong project management and communication skills and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement local marketing strategies and plans in line with the company’s overall marketing goals
• Build strong collaborative relationships with company operators, marketing peers and other cross functional teams
• Partner with Operations to identify sales-driving opportunities and implement targeted campaigns
• Coordinate grand openings with promotional support and community outreach
• Build relationships with local organizations, schools, and nonprofits to drive brand awareness and goodwill
• Organize and support in-store events, fundraisers, and sponsorships
• Collaborate with the Brand and agency partners to manage tracking and performance of local digital media channels including local outdoor and direct mail
• Support national promotions with localized execution plans
• Ensure timely delivery of marketing materials and compliance with brand standards
• Track campaign performance and provide actionable insights to improve future efforts
• Maintain a calendar of marketing activities and report on ROI
• Target Salary $65k-$75k depending on experience

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in field or corporate marketing within the restaurant industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications, including MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint 
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytic and research skills
• Strong understanding of local marketing tactics and community engagement
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to travel to store locations as needed

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