Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Promotes on-brand messaging to customers through traditional, digital, and
social media channels with the goal of driving revenue and supporting total
hotel goals. Builds direct marketing plans, targeted campaigns, and activated
channels to drive consumer awareness and preference, increasing market share,
and building broader portfolio and brand awareness. Showcases Food and Beverage
promotions, both to hotel guests and to local patrons. Connects into resources
in their region. Liaises and builds deep partnerships with their regional
eCommerce and Marketing teams to verify all local, social, and digital marketing
efforts are effectively integrated with the selling efforts for the
organization. Develops and executes basic marketing strategy across multiple
outlets and for the positioning and pull-through of continent strategy that
align with hotel goals. Supports and implements marketing strategies designed to
drive topline revenue and achieve RevPar/share-of-wallet goals. Manages all
internal and external communication, digital presence, including but not limited
to property website, third party channels and social media while maintaining
brand integrity. Activates incremental marketing opportunities ranging from
partnerships, third-party sites and CVBs. Reports out on campaign performance to
SMR (Sales, Marketing & Revenue Management) leadership as requested.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience Required:
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Public Relations,
Business Administration or related major and 4 years experience in
the sales, marketing, digital or related professional area; hospitality
marketing or digital advertising experience preferred
OR
• 4-year bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or related
major; 2 years experience in the sales, marketing, digital or related
professional area; hospitality marketing or digital advertising agency
experience preferred.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Marketing and Digital
• Develops and executes the overarching marketing strategy from marketing plans
to budgets for hotel/group of hotels that align with business priorities, with
support and consultation of the General Manager(s).
• Cultivates partnership with and active participation in demand generation
strategy development (SMR).
• Reconciles marketing plan monthly with accruals, forecast in conjunction with
Director of Finance.
• Leads and/or partners with Hotel Operations to conceptualize/execute
property-level Programming and Activation, based on brand guidelines.
• Serves as the hotel(s) brand guardian / liaison, verifying all marketing
reflects brand voice. Leads the strategic pull-through of continent and brand
promotions and campaigns.
- Partners with Revenue Management to develop and execute promotional strategy.
- Develops and manages property email marketing strategy, digital strategy
across M.com and Third-Party sites, paid media campaigns and performance and
verifies proper execution.
- Supports group lead generation efforts.
- Runs, reviews, analyzes and clearly articulates to stakeholders’ key reports
and adjust strategy accordingly.
• Manages internal and external partners to verify deliverables are executed to
support hotel strategy.
• Develops annual digital marketing plan to maximize hotel revenue production
and identify digital marketing opportunities on third party and local partner
sites.
• Monitors and provides recommendations for SEO and update as needed in
collaboration with MDS or agency.
Content Management
• Sets overarching messaging strategy for hotel/group of hotels aligned with
positioning.
• Manages Marriott.com content (via EPIC, Efast, MDS Client Community, etc.),
OTA content (via respective extranet sites) and Third-Party / Group Site content
(via respective content management systems).
• Manages photography distribution including search photos, pre-arrival photos,
and photo gallery management.
- Creates landing pages and Discovery Pages to enhance content, as applicable.
- Manages guest communications (e.g. confirmation, pre-arrival, etc.).
Partnerships and Public Relations
• Identifies and cultivates partnerships internally and externally, including
Marriott Digital Services (MDS).
• Maintains frequent, active engagement with Area Directors of Marketing to
communicate overall recommendations and actionable next steps based on
identified findings, best practices, and overall digital trends for their
portfolio of hotels.
- Manages PR agency, if applicable, or internal PR messaging.
- Manages execution of PR events and promotions.
Outlet and Ancillary
- Manages outlet marketing opportunities on third party and local partner sites.
- Defines in-house F&B programming in partnership with F&B Director and manage
execution.
Social Media
- Develops and implements social strategy.
- Manages paid social media budget and strategy.
- Assists in reviewing social media content calendars and collect local area and
property events.
General
• Leads, owns and directs asset development, including hotel collateral,
photoshoots (sourcing, planning, on-site execution, post-editing and
distribution), etc.
• Measures and communicates success of campaigns and digital performance using
relevant reports tools.
• Demonstrates the ability to create and maintain strong relationships and
negotiation skills with key internal and external partners/stakeholders (e.g.
GMs, Sales and Revenue Leaders, Regional Team, media representatives).
• Collects, reviews, and submits invoices for property marketing efforts and
manage the overall submission process.
• Completes other reasonable duties as requested by leadership.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity
employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster
an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and
celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and
experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any
protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected
by applicable law. Marriott International considers for employment qualified
applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and
local law.
W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to
experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly
inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is
at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around
the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings
our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always
looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W
Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you
can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team,
and become the best version of you.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area