Senior Marketing Manager - Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Senior Marketing Manager - Waldorf Astoria Chicago
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Job Description
The beautiful and legendary Waldorf Astoria Chicago is looking for a Senior Marketing Manager to join their team!
Recognized as one of the Best Hotels in the World and in Chicago with the Top Hotel Spa in the U.S. the AAA-Five-Diamond Forbes 4-Star Waldorf Astoria Chicago is nestled in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood among the famed Oak Street retailers and beach Rush Street restaurants and nightlife and The Magnificent Mile. Reminiscent of the grand Parisian hotels of the 1920s this luxury hotel features 214 rooms over 10000 square feet of meeting space and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes a restaurant 2 bars and in-room dining.
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In this role you willbe responsible for implementing marketing strategies to promote revenue growth and generation in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
The ideal candidate has 3 years in overall marketing experience local to the area and a strong work ethic.
What Will I Be Doing
The Senior Marketing Manager leads all Marketing Planning & Execution strategies for the hotel including the development management execution and measurement of all aspects of the marketing/branding strategies; including but not limited to Marketing Budgets Social Media Websites Digital & Print Advertising Collateral Video/Photography Assets etc. that maximizes exposure in order to achieve budget increase revenue and market share targets. The position may also act as a liaison between the hotel and regional marketing support outside agencies and contracted vendors/service providers. Requires extensive and regular interaction with hotels executive committee members.
Keys to Success:
Builds a close alignment with on-property regional and brand marketing teams.
Successfully executes the tactical elements of the annual marketing plan.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects at once.
Has a passion for learning and staying on the cutting edge of new digital strategies trends and technologies.
Highly adaptable to seasonality and conflicting priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Marketing Planning & Strategy
- Branding & Positioning: Leads the execution of all messaging positioning and marketing strategies. Helps deliver content that meets brand standards.
- Plan & Budget: Leads the development of strategic marketing plans. Marketing plans should be annual monthly and by segment of deployment inclusive of cost deployment strategies (print digital and/or social media) through the review of competitive data demand analysis and market mix management.
- Agency Point of Contact: May be responsible as the day-to-day agency point of contact to ensure execution of plan. (if agency support exists)
- Internal Partnerships: May work/liaison with internal corporate partners including but not limited to Brand Destination and MEC.
Tactical Marketing Execution & Analysis
- eCommerce: Executes eCommerce campaigns to support the hotel strategic marketing plans working within the established budgets. This includes (but is not limited to) email paid media social media online listings and SEO/SEM. Tracks and analyzes success of marketing campaigns and adjusts marketing strategies/budgets where needed based on performance metrics.
- Project Management: Manages the development of creative (in coordination with an agency where applicable) for all marketing initiatives ensures timely media placement and coordination of production/materials deadlines in addition to project expense management.
- Website Content: Manages and vanity website (Where applicable) content including upkeep of images special offers landing pages and other site content enhancements and requirements. Responsible for ensuring all legal and security requirements are maintained on the vanity site.
- Third Party Site Management: Maintains all imagery and content within 3rd party sites including but not limited to: Expedia TripAdvisor and all Social Media websites.
- Content & Asset Management: Identifies visual asset needs and coordinates all photo & video shoots as needed.
- Reporting: Pulls ad-hoc reports requested by leadership to assist with ownership and/or corporate meetings.
Meetings Presentations and Reports
- Assist the Director of Sales & Marketing in preparation for all strategic meetings including weekly and/or monthly hotel executive committee meetings ownership reviews and corporate hotel reviews.
- Prepares marketing activity reports on regular cadence and on an as needed basis.
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:
- Provides analysis to Director of Sales & Marketing where necessary to support the development of the annual business plan and on-going measurements.
- Performs special projects and other responsibilities as assigned and participates in task forces committees and cluster groups as requested.
- Participates where appropriate in related trade/business related functions events conferences and workshops.
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
What are we looking for
Since being founded in 1919 Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today Hilton remains a beacon of innovation quality and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision Mission and Values. Specifically we look for demonstration of these Values:
- Hospitality - Were passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Integrity - We do the right thing all the time.
- Leadership - Were leaders in our industry and in our communities.
- Teamwork - Were team players in everything we do.
- Ownership - Were the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
The Benefits Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:
- Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
- Medical Insurance Coverage for you and your family
- Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
- Parental leave to support new parents
- Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education including: college degrees and professional certifications
- 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
- Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
- Career growth and development
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Recognition and rewards programs
The annual salary range for this role is $75K- $90K and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
