Area Marketing Manager

Peregrine Hospitality•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

This role supports two hotels in the Clearwater Beach market and plays a key part in driving awareness and revenue for one new restaurant, two rooftop bars, and additional on-site food & beverage outlets. The position will also contribute to pre-opening planning as needed for a new restaurant concept opening in 2026. Properties include The AC Hotel Clearwater Beach, FL, Courtyard by Marriott Clearwater Beach, FL, Inn of Naples, FL, and SpringHill Suites Navarre Beach, FL.

Requirements

3–5 years of marketing experience, preferably in hospitality or food & beverage
Strong understanding of the Clearwater Beach market and surrounding communities
Proficient with social media platforms, content creation and basic analytics
Comfortable representing the brand at community events and networking functions
Skilled at building local partnerships and spotting new opportunities
Organized, resourceful and able to manage multiple outlets and priorities
Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds frequently to assist guests
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
Ability to bend and twist, push, and pull, stoop, and kneel

Responsibilities

Food & Beverage Marketing Develop and execute marketing plans for all restaurant and bar outlets; focus on local reach, repeat visitation and community engagement
Partner with culinary and operations leaders to promote menu launches, seasonal activations and event programming
Build campaigns that highlight rooftop experiences, brand activations and unique offerings
Local Market Engagement Serve as an on-the-ground ambassador for both hotels, seeking out new partnerships, local collaborations and cross-promotional opportunities
Maintain a visible presence with the CVB, local chambers and professional groups
Build strong relationships within the Clearwater and Tampa Bay food & beverage community
Content and Social Media Lead social media content execution for all food & beverage; create content calendars, produce photo and video assets, and manage posting and engagement
Monitor channel performance and optimize based on insights
Ensure brand standards and voice are consistent and clear, working in partnership with corporate social media team
Support PR activations and influencer partnerships
Coordinate creative needs with internal creative & branding team
Work closely with the corporate marketing team to ensure alignment on priorities, messaging and campaign execution
Assist with grand opening plans for any future concepts, including pre-launch storytelling and event planning