
Manager, Managed Marketing
Toast · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $144,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Lead and develop a team of 10-12 Marketing Specialists.
- Manage customer escalations and ensure quality standards.
- Develop innovative strategies for team scaling and growth.
- Requires 8+ years marketing/customer success experience.
- Requires 2+ years team leadership experience.
About the role
About Toast
Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy.Toast Marketing Services pairs restaurants with a dedicated Marketing Specialist to build strategy, execute weekly multi‑channel campaigns (Email, SMS, Social, Offers/Promos, Loyalty, Gift Cards, SEO/Presence), and analyze results—ultimately helping restaurants improve their marketing operations, save time, and grow first‑party demand.
A Day in the Life
As Manager, Marketing Success, you will hire, develop, coach and manage a team of Marketing Success Managers. You take pride in your ability to lead and motivate high-performing professionals to exceed their goals. You bring high levels of empathy, business acumen and technical aptitude. You are solution-oriented with a history of process improvement and change management.If you enjoy managing and building a team and are excited about helping restaurants drive growth, then this is the role for you!
In this role, you will:
- Lead and develop a high‑performing team of 10-12 Specialists: hire/onboard, set goals, run weekly 1:1s, conduct QA reviews of campaign calendars and copy, and create career development paths; establish coaching rhythms and calibration across the team
- Handle escalations and quality: serve as the first line for customer escalations; implement QA checklists and review cycles to ensure compliance with Toast Marketing Guidelines and legal/brand standards
- Develop and implement innovative ways to work smarter and scale the team. Uncover and create opportunities to drive customer growth (revenue, expansion, efficiencies) through regular books of business reviews.
What You'll Need to Thrive
- 8+ years in customer success or marketing
- 2+ years experience successfully leading & managing teams
- Process‑oriented leader with a track record of building playbooks, SLAs, and QA mechanisms that scale; comfortable with capacity planning and workload management.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills
- Love for developing people in a high growth environment
- Enthusiastic about technology with demonstrated technical aptitude
- Strong project management skills and an ability to multitask
- Creative, analytical and execution-oriented
- Ability to effectively operate both strategically and tactically
- Hospitality background is a nice to have
AI at Toast
At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.Our Total Rewards Philosophy
We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits. The base salary range for this role is listed below. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, our total rewards components include cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions if eligible), equity, and benefits. You can learn more about how we pay for local labor markets in our Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy.Zone A: $115,000—$184,000 USD
Zone B: $100,000—$160,000 USD
Zone C: $90,000—$144,000 USD
How Toast Uses AI In Its Hiring Process
Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiringOur Approach to Hybrid Working
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success
At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.We Thrive Together
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.
Apply today!
Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com. For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Key skills/competency
Manager, Marketing Success will lead and develop a high-performing team of 10-12 Specialists, handle escalations and quality, and develop innovative ways to scale the team. Requires 8+ years in customer success or marketing, 2+ years leading teams, strong project management, communication, and technical aptitude. A process-oriented leader with a track record of building playbooks, SLAs, and QA mechanisms that scale is essential.Keywords
Customer Success, Marketing, Team Leadership, Campaign Management, Process Improvement, Scalability, Coaching, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Technical Aptitude.Skills & topics
- Marketing Manager
- Customer Success Manager
- Team Leadership
- Marketing Campaigns
- Email Marketing
- SMS Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Offer Management
- Loyalty Programs
- Gift Card Programs
- SEO
- Online Presence
- Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Escalation Management
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- People Development
- Technical Aptitude
- Strategic Planning
- Tactical Execution
- Hospitality Industry
- AI Tools
- Hybrid Work
- Diversity and Inclusion
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years in marketing or customer success and 2+ years of team leadership experience, emphasizing process-oriented achievements, playbook development, and QA mechanisms.
- Showcase leadership skills: Quantify your achievements in managing, coaching, and developing teams. Provide examples of handling escalations and driving growth through strategic initiatives.
- Demonstrate technical aptitude: Detail your experience with marketing technology stacks and any AI tools you've leveraged to improve efficiency and quality.
- Research Toast's culture: Understand their commitment to growth, learning, and supporting restaurants. Align your application with their values of being hungry to build and learn.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your strategic and tactical approach to team management, problem-solving, and scaling operations.
Technical preparation
Master campaign analytics and reporting tools.,Familiarize yourself with marketing automation platforms.,Understand SEO best practices and tools.,Learn about Toast's technology stack.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you scaled a team effectively.,How do you handle customer escalations?,Share an example of process improvement.,How do you coach and develop direct reports?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the salary ranges for the Manager, Marketing Success role at Toast?
- The salary range for the Manager, Marketing Success position at Toast varies by geographic location, with Zone A ranging from $115,000 to $184,000 USD, Zone B from $100,000 to $160,000 USD, and Zone C from $90,000 to $144,000 USD. Your final offer will depend on your skills, experience, and location.
- What is the hybrid work policy for this Manager, Marketing Success position?
- Toast embraces a hybrid work model. This approach balances in-person collaboration with individual needs to foster a strong culture of connection. Specific in-office expectations may vary by region.
- How does Toast utilize AI in its hiring process for the Manager, Marketing Success role?
- Toast uses AI tools to support recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking and summarization to enhance focus on candidate conversations. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by people.
- What are the key responsibilities for a Manager, Marketing Success at Toast?
- Key responsibilities include hiring, developing, and coaching a team of 10-12 Marketing Success Managers, handling customer escalations, ensuring quality standards, and developing innovative strategies for team scaling and customer growth.
- What qualifications are essential for the Manager, Marketing Success role at Toast?
- Essential qualifications include 8+ years in customer success or marketing, 2+ years of leadership experience, strong process orientation, excellent communication skills, technical aptitude, and project management abilities.
- Does Toast offer accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the hiring process for this role?
- Yes, Toast is committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process and provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com.
- What is Toast's stance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Manager, Marketing Success position?
- Toast strongly believes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, viewing employees as a 'secret ingredient.' They embrace the diversity of the restaurant industry with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility, creating equitable opportunities for all.
- How can I best prepare my application for the Manager, Marketing Success job at Toast?
- To prepare your application, tailor your resume to highlight leadership, process improvement, and relevant experience. Research Toast's culture and values, and be ready to discuss your strategic and tactical approach to management and growth.