Dual Marketing Manager - Sage Hospitality

Why us?:

Job Close Date: November 15, 2024 or until filled

 

A position is open at Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown! We're looking for a Dual Marketing Manager in Denver’s historic Union Station neighborhood.  This position will be shared with Ambler, Hilton Garden Inn/Woodie Fischer Kitchen. Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown is an upscale hotel with subtle nods to the city’s gold rush roots. Our modern hotel features 180 guest rooms and well-appointed meeting spaces. The Hilton Garden Inn is a 233-room hotel.  Additionally, with direct access to I-25 and the RTD Light Rail with service to Denver International Airport, both hotels are centrally located in the heart of Denver’s buzzing downtown corridor.  Come be a part of the story at Hotel Indigo!

 

At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage associates execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.

Job Overview:

The 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. Works with designated hotels to 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:

• Manage online presence with an emphasis on creating unique and engaging content for branded hotel websites, vanity websites, company website, and third party sites
• Work with designated hotels and agencies to ensure that hotel websites are optimized using current best practices for SEO
• Direct, manage or assist designated hotels and agencies in all areas related to online/digital marketing, including website development and online marketing
• Conduct and track on-going email marketing campaigns for a variety of hotel business units
• 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 or other areas in conjunction with changing business needs
• Oversee and coach hotel social media champions and social media agencies on channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others as the need arises
• Continually manage social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, ensuring imagery and copy is consistent with the identity and positioning of each hotel
• Manage promotional packages/campaigns including requesting creative, drafting the communication plan, and sending a marketing recap once completed
• Monitor trends, online media, brand reputation and ensure management responds accordingly to online travel and review websites.
• Utilize current reporting from agencies, Google Analytics and social networks to drive improved content and social marketing initiatives and decisions
• Recommend changes and new reporting based on changes in technology, social networks or other areas in conjunction with changing business needs
• Develop and implement companywide Public Relations initiatives and programs.
• Work directly with PR agencies to support creation of property initiatives that reinforce identity and positioning, with execution in a timely manner
• 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
• Work with designated hotels to create forward-looking identity statements that will be utilized to drive messaging through online, social media, PR, and collateral
• Direct, manage or assist in the development of break-thru creative materials, online and offline, to support both corporate and property marketing goals
• Assist designated hotels with communication (flyers, signs, eblasts, etc.) – work with property staff and agencies on design and creation of new materials
• Maintains and stores a chronological order of media library and electronic files of all advertising materials by property and activity.
• 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 2-4 years of experience in a marketing position. Hospitality experience preferred.

 

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:

▪ Medical, dental, & vision insurance

▪ Health savings and flexible spending accounts

▪ Basic Life and AD&D insurance

▪ Company-paid short-term disability

▪ Unlimited paid time off

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

▪ Employee assistance program

▪ Tuition Reimbursement

▪ Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

▪ Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

Salary:USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.