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Director - Brand Experience - Arby's

Inspire
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jun 2026

About the role

This role is responsible for leading the brand experience strategy across end-to-end consumer journey and strategic marketing activities. This role will work closely with the VP, Brand Experience to develop the marketing annual strategic and tactical plan. The Director – Brand Experience will drive the full-bar (on and off-prem) business by enabling a wholistic view of the business, driving identification of business objectives and prioritization The role will quarterback overall execution of brand plans, working cross -functionally, and vertically, to deliver against topline goals.  

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with VP, Brand Experience and CMO to develop annual marketing plans 

  • Accountable for building and directing brand calendar strategy utilizing cross-functional inputs (e.g., LTOs, ops/marketing initiatives) to deliver business goals for year, month, week 

  • Works cross-functionally to quarterback the execution of the fully integrated marketing calendar throughout the year  

  • Manages Franchisee Association meeting and stakeholder guidance 

  • Manages the performance and career growth of team 

Requirements:

  • 4 year Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Statistics, Social Science, etc

  • Master's Degree Preferred

  • 10+ Years of experience in Strategy, Marketing, Research, Data Analytics, Consulting, or related field

  • Strategically-minded marketer with strong business acumen, including P&L fluency – a general manager mindset 

  • Ability to translate complex business challenges into clear, simple strategies and executable plans 

  • Program management connecting strategy, timing, and cross-functional execution into a clear operating rhythm 

  • Deep understanding of brand DNA, including but not limited to market size, competitive positioning, target consumer segments 

  • Creative thinker and conceptual problem-solver who can unlock growth opportunities across the brand experience 

  • Experience in franchisee organization 

  • Strong communication skills and ability to speak and write concisely and effectively, adapting messages to a range of audiences 

  • Self-starter and entrepreneurial leader who performs in a lean, fast-paced environment 

  • Thrives in collaborative, matrixed, and cross-functional organization with strong ability to influence 

  • Ability to develop and mentor others 

  • High EQ, internally and with Franchisees 

  • 15% Travel Required


 

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 th

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