Senior Marketing Analyst - Olive Garden

Roles And Responsibilites

• Analyze guest data, competitive trends and performance metrics to inform menu, pricing, and promotional decisions
• Contribute to strategic recommendations that bring the Olive Garden experience to life through in-restaurant touchpoints (menus, merchandising, music, ambiance, plateware) and enhance the dine-in experience
• Build and manage project timelines to ensure on-time, high-quality execution of initiatives
• Monitor guest satisfaction and menu performance to identify opportunities for innovation and renovation
• Partner with Consumer Insights to plan and execute product and experience testing, analyze results and recommend next steps
• Partner with Operations and Training teams to ensure new initiatives are executable and clearly communicated in-restaurant

Required Technical Skills

• 2-3 years of progressive experience in marketing, brand marketing, digital marketing, or a related field
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on time
• Strong knowledge and comfort with the use of computers, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field required.

Other Key Qualifications

• Passion for food, hospitality, and the guest experience
• Strong collaborator who builds effective cross-functional relationships
• Organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership of work
• Willingness to travel as needed (minimal)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience in restaurant or consumer packaged goods brand marketing preferred
• Knowledge of current consumer and industry trends, dining behaviors and competitive landscape