Ted's Montana Grill hires marketing managerTed's Montana Grill hires marketing manager

ATLANTA Ted’s Montana Grill said it has hired Eric M. Molletta as its marketing manager. In the newly created post, he will be responsible for brand advertising, local restaurant marketing and promotions for the 56-unit chain.

Previously, Molletta was an account executive at Match Inc. and Scharbo and Co., two Atlanta-based advertising agencies. He also worked as a marketing representative for Berry College in Rome, Ga., and held internships with the Weather Channel and the Darlington School.

Ted’s Montana Grill, based here, was founded in 2002 by media entrepreneur Ted Turner and restaurateur George McKerrow Jr.