Corporate Area Marketing Manager | Hawaii Locations

PM Hotel Group • Washington, DC

340d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

We're seeking an innovative Area Marketing Manager to oversee marketing efforts for a premier portfolio of properties in the stunning Hawaii market. Based in the vibrant heart of Waikiki, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in one of the world's most iconic destinations. As the Area Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in executing strategic marketing initiatives, managing key partnerships, and crafting campaigns that drive revenue and elevate brand presence across properties in Honolulu. You'll also collaborate closely with sales, revenue and operations teams, and ensure that each hotel's marketing strategy is tailored to its unique audience and goals. This role requires you to be based in Honolulu.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of hotel marketing experience, with a strong emphasis on independent, luxury, and lifestyle properties.
• Proven success in driving digital marketing results, with expertise in SEM, SEO, metasearch, and social media tactics.
• Experience onboarding new builds and repositioning hotels, with a track record of delivering innovative marketing solutions.
• Proficiency in content management systems (CMS), CRM, CRS, basic HTML, web design, and UX best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, staying organized and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of defining problems, identifying trends, and executing actionable solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with local neighborhoods and cities within the portfolio's market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies for a portfolio of hotels, focusing on achieving revenue targets, optimizing marketing costs, and driving top-line growth.
• Manage and execute all digital marketing efforts, including website optimization, SEO, SEM, metasearch, social media campaigns, OTA advertising, and email marketing.
• Collaborate closely with the Vice President of Marketing, digital agencies, and vendors to maximize awareness and conversion rates.
• Design and implement property-specific promotions, packages, events/activations, partnerships, and flash sales to drive engagement and revenue.
• Ensure consistent execution of brand standards across all marketing initiatives, conducting regular brand audits for each property in partnership with the operations team.
• Measure and analyze the performance of marketing campaigns, providing detailed monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports to senior leadership.
• Lead a monthly marketing call and actively participate in RevMax meetings to align strategies and performance goals.
• Create and manage a comprehensive content calendar, produce engaging content, and execute social media strategies for the properties across platforms.
• Collaborate with hotel teams to produce fresh content ideas, promote best practices, and execute engaging social media campaigns.
• Plan, budget, and manage social media spending for hotel accounts, ensuring ROI and alignment with overall marketing goals.
• Work closely with the revenue team to update booking engine descriptions and provide compelling copy for rates/packages.
• Support group and corporate sales teams by creating and maintaining sales collateral, ensuring consistency across all channels.
• Oversee transactional email campaigns, including confirmation, cancellation, and pre-arrival emails, to enhance the guest experience.
• Identify and execute PR opportunities, including seasonal promotions, award submissions, and Black Friday/Cyber Sale campaigns.
• Build partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance visibility and drive revenue across the portfolio.
• Manage OTA marketing efforts, ensuring seamless booking experiences and alignment with property objectives.
• Onboard new builds, repositions, and transitioning hotels, executing tailored digital strategies to meet market-specific needs.
• Lead lifestyle photoshoots and videography projects, ensuring high-quality visual assets for marketing purposes.

Benefits

• The projected annual salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year.
• This role is eligible for a bonus, which is not included in the listed salary range.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees