Senior Marketing Manager

Job Overview
The Senior Marketing Manager assists with the development, implementation and management of online marketing programs, websites, social media, SEO, content, and related programs. Coordinates with outside digital agencies and property staff to ensure all program objectives are achieved and revenue is maximized. The ideal candidate demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for all facets of marketing. Under the direction of the hotel's Director of Sales and Marketing, this role works to help create branded and unique property identities with forward-looking positioning statements, supported with online and offline content and initiatives that develop the hotels identity.

Responsibilities

Primary focus on marketing strategy, campaign oversight, and digital presence

Develop and implement integrated marketing plans aligned with business goals that support rooms and food and beverage

Manage online presence with an emphasis on creating unique and engaging content for branded hotel websites, vanity websites, company websites, and third party sites

Work with designated hotels and agencies to ensure that hotel websites are optimized using current best practices for SEO and support creation of property initiatives that reinforce identity and positioning, with execution in a timely manner

Direct, manage or assist designated hotels and agencies in all areas related to online/digital marketing, including website development and online marketing, paid social, and email listings

Utilize current reporting from agencies, brands, and Google Analytics to drive improved content and marketing initiatives and decisions

Recommend changes and new reporting based on changes in technology, CMS, social networks or other areas in conjunction with changing business needs

Direct, manage or assist in the development of break-thru creative materials, online and offline, to support both corporate and property marketing goals

Leads messaging and concepting, oversees agency creative direction

Current search engine optimization (SEO) strategies

Use of content management systems (CMSs) to update hotel websites

Manages influencer stay strategies and coordinates with PR

Guide campaign content and creative direction

Analyze marketing KPIs and provide actionable insights to DOSM

Create and update visual assets

Capture and curate real time content to continue constant refresh

Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat and Canva

Experience in marketing or graphic design, ideally within hospitality or lifestyle industry

Utilize current reporting from agencies and third party sources to drive improved content, PR initiatives, and decisions

Recommend changes and new reporting based on changes in technology or other areas in conjunction with changing business needs

Direct, manage or assist in the development of break-thru creative materials, online and offline, to support both corporate and property marketing goals

Current search engine optimization (SEO) strategies

Use of content management systems (CMSs) to update hotel websites

Administrative knowledge for social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat

Qualifications
Education/Formal Training

A four year college degree or equivalent education/experience.

Experience

Required to have a minimum of 6 years of experience in a marketing position. Hospitality experience in the Austin market is required.

Knowledge/Skills

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Excellent comprehension and literacy required to read manager's letters, help prepare contracts and proposals

Ability to negotiate effectively

Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

Professional appearance and manner

Computer literacy, specifically MS Word for Windows

Communication at all levels; multi-tasking; time management

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional standing.

Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.

Environment

95% indoor office environment

Benefits

Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan

Unlimited paid time off

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

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