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• Company:
  Dennys Restaurants
• Location:
  Spartanburg, SC 29319
• Job Status/Type:
  Full Time, Employee
• Job Category:
  Marketing/Product
• Industry:
  Restaurant/Food Services
• Occupations:
  General/Other: Marketing/Product;Visual/Display Merchandising
• Career Level:
  Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
• Work Experience:
  5+ to 7 Years
• Education:
  Bachelor's Degree
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• Company:
  Dennys Restaurants
• Reference Code:
  09-025M

Merchandising Manager

Denny's™ is the most recognized name in family dining providing good food and service for more than 50 years. With approximately 1,500 restaurants across America and system-wide sales of more than $2 billion, Denny's is the largest full-service family restaurant chain in the United States. There are approximately 21,000 employees at Denny's company restaurants.

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Primary responsibilities include:

• Manage all national merchandising and lead process from creative assignment to fulfillment.
• Provide assignments, direction and feedback to the agencies on all pieces.
• Work closely with Business Leaders and ensure that the creative delivered is consistent with the strategy.
• Develop merchandising program for each module/program by identifying pieces and product focus on each piece (merchandising grid development).
• Manage and attend all merchandising photoshoots.
• Manage overall merchandising budget.
• Develop and adhere to specific timelines for delivery.
• Manage merchandising test programs.
• Oversee placemat printing working with Purchasing to ensure deadlines and timelines are met.
• Manage POP inventory with Denny's Distribution.
• Work closely with Sr. Manager of Menus and Merchandising on national menus.
• Manage process for internal input and approvals of all related materials.

Required Education/Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, marketing or advertising required.
• Print production experience preferred.
• Must have superb creative instincts and exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate good organization abilities.
• Restaurant or retail experience highly desired.
• Minimal travel required.

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