This position providesinternal and franchiseecommunications support for the Buffalo Wild WingsSports Barbrand,leading communications efforts for thebrand’snearly 1,200+ U.S. sports bars, franchisees, and support center teams.They serveas a partner for theBWW Sports Barleadership team,helping guide messaging development and communication to team members, franchisees, and restaurant teams. They are alsothe primary communications partner for cross-functional brand and shared services partners to prepare communications to internal and franchisee audiences, such as newsletters and standalone communications. This position also leads content development for large-scale brand conferences and conventions, as well as town halls and other brand meetings.
This individual also manages theBWWGOInternal and Franchisee CommunicationsAssociate Manager,providingstrategic guidanceon GO communications efforts and ensuring alignment between the GO and Sports Bar brands where applicable.
Ideal candidate works well in a fast-paced environment, has strong writing skills and ability to capture the brand voice, has had direct experience supporting executive leadership, and canprovidestrategic communications guidance to cross-functional teams. This position directly supports theBuffalo Wild Wingsteamandis part of a shared services communications teamsupporting Inspire, Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin’,Jimmy John’s, and Sonic
This position is based inthe AtlantaGlobalSupport Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and implementbrandinternal communication strategies and programs that engage, inspire, and alignteam memberswiththe brand’svision, priorities, and key initiatives.
• Lead content strategy for brand meetings and events, including annual conventions.
• Work closely with select leaders across Shared Services leaders, and brand leaders, on communications, includingnewsletters,announcements,and talking points
• Manage the BWW GO Communications Associate Manager
• Collaborate with other Managers across the Inspire Communications team to coordinatecommunicationoflarge-scalecommunicationsinitiatives.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
• Skilled and versatile writer in various formats, including speechwriting, memos, talking points, presentations, communications plans, and newsletters.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the demonstrated ability to turn complex ideas into stories and visual concepts easily understood by a broad audience
• Demonstratedcreativityand proactivityto generate excitementand celebration aroundthebrand’score narratives
• Flexible and resilient problem solver with the ability to build broad-based consensus and manage sensitivesituations.
• Abilityto learn and respond quickly to organizational needs,demonstratingresiliency in various situations, adapting quickly to changing needs of the business.
•Experience working directly with senior executives, proventrack recordof inspiring and engaging stakeholder audiences.
• Hospitality or retail experience a plus
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
