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Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in

Area Marketing Coordinator

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Sonesta Hotels International Corporation The Area Marketing Coordinator will assist and support the Area Director of Sales & Marketing and larger team in driving sales & marketing tactics and deliverables, as well as lead various initiatives.

Job Description Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Assist in building content, marketing campaigns and promotions

Create and edit internal flyers/promotions for sales & catering team

Assist operational departments with all visual needs for internal communications

Create sales email campaigns and maintain database management of CRM

Create content, posting schedule, draft posts and monitor two food and beverage social media channels while working with operational team on any necessary responses

Assist in the coordination and execution of local property events

Assist in the coordination of property photo shoots

Manage setting up new vendors and the processing of POs and invoices to manage sales and marketing budget. Make appropriate forecast changes and monitoring of budget as needed in conjunction with sales and marketing leadership. Monthly budget calls with the Directors of Finance.

Work with the internal operations team to develop SOPs and be the on-site go to person for hotel and F&B related coordination/roll out of property marketing initiatives

Proactively audit and make needed edits to third party profiles such as Cvent, WeddingWire, PartySlate, Yelp, etc. to ensure visual representation of hotels is accurate.

Source, order and manage inventory for departmental amenities, collateral and giveaway items, including a twice-yearly sales blitz

Prepare, maintain and keep organized marketing department files, including the Sales Department Training Binder and documents in Box.

Input and track comp rooms and distribute VIP alerts for marketing/PR stays for media, influencers and local partners

Attend departmental meetings to communicate promotions to staff

Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests

You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations.

You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:

G reet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile

U se eye and ear contact and guest's name

E stablish/anticipate needs

S olve and own all requests/complaints

T hank everyone

Build solid relationship with your colleagues.

Treat colleagues with respect and dignity.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications and Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with guests, vendors and co‑workers.

Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred 1 year of previous experience in marketing, PR or social media

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize workload

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva and other Microsoft Office Applications

Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Later Social Media Management Platform and photography a plus.

Additional Job Information / Anticipated Pay Range Pay range is $25.00 to $27.00.

The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Legal Statements We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

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