Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager

Join Team Whitley! Located right in the heart of Buckhead with convenient access to the highway and two Marta Train stations, the Whitley has an awe-inspiring view of the city skyline. Gathering together was Buckhead's original purpose, and this remains a focus of our hotel so that we are able to provide a home away from home for our guests. Our associates have access to many benefits such as free parking, discounted train passes, complimentary meals and discounted spa services. In addition to all of this, we invest in our associates by providing cross-training, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement. Looking to grow your career with the leading luxury hotel in the area? Come in to see us today!

The Marketing Manager is responsible for internal and external design for all digital and print projects. Engages with Marketing/eCommerce team, corporate, regional and hotel stakeholders to capture business requirements. Be the on property expert of all Brand and Marketing strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and direct brand development, including hotel website
• Managing of hotel messaging/brand positioning
• Create and direct brand voice guidelines
• Direct PR Agency, Digital Marketing Agency and Advertising Agency
• Develop partner relationships and manage donation request
• Identify, negotiate agreement and cultivate relationships
• Identify and vet new ideas and guest experiences, and work with operations team for rollout
• Direct and manage community relations strategy
• Community partnerships and Board relationships
• Develop and implement annual strategic marketing plan, including paid sponsored boosting on Social channels
• Research, identify and capitalize on new market opportunities
• Direct media planning and buying in conjunction with ad agency
• Create internal communication presentations for stakeholders
• Work with corporate affiliates on cross-promotional initiatives
• Provide marketing expertise to the executive management team
• Develop and manage the marketing budget/forecast/contracts/financials
• Database management
• Oversee internet marketing strategies; and web site development and performance
• Manage creative campaign development and production
• Operational support and collateral management
• Manage execution of projects
• Performs any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum 3 years' of experience in digital graphic design, online content and project management
• Ability to leverage Brand and HEI processes and systems to support compliance, identify trends and support execution of corporate and property strategies.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to identify relevant data and leverage to positively impact hotel revenues.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Compensation:

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Benefits:

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.