Marketing Manager | Full time| Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong

Posted: Monday, 23 March 2026
Valid Thru: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/24/2026 02:18:11
Indexed on: 03/24/2026 02:18:11

Location: Geelong, VIC, 3220, AU

Industry: Hospitality & Leisure
Occupational Category: 35-0000.00 - Food Preparation and Serving
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

IHG is hiring!

Description:

Your day to day

Guest Experience

Create, develop and market key events for the hotel, especially during key business periods
Communicate effectively, to target markets, the amenities and benefits of the hotel, including hotel refurbishments, food and beverage provisions, conference, banqueting and events
Work with local third-party partners, including local media, and maintain professional working relationships with local official bodies
Create and maintain a comprehensive media and marketing contact management system relevant to the target audiences of the hotel
Work closely across all hotel departments, seeking proactive opportunities and planned promotions to address specific business challenges, as required
Manage and promote the hotel on IHG brand website.
Coordinate media enquiries with General Manager when approached for comments and/or reports
Research and develop new opportunities within key target markets
Communicate with internal operational teams on all aspects of specific event organization and promotions
Owning and managing the Hotel content calendar, aligning activity with key campaigns, seasonal moments and specific days/ periods, handling social media accounts.
Reviewing SEO and website content to ensure brand alignment and accuracy
Conduct comprehensive market research, monitor competitor activity, and analyze industry trends to enhance the property's market positioning
Build, cultivate, and manage strong relationships with media partners, influencers, agencies, and key stakeholders to maximize brand exposure and foster community engagement
Keep a close eye on Hotel Guest reviews and work on solutions where Marketing can contribute
Maintain a data bank of all past social events/ activations/ marketing events at the hotel for any future reference
Attend Industry events and networking opportunities as per Hotel’s need.

Financial

Manage and control marketing budgets/ forecast by using resources effectively.
Review any additional marketing spends outside of the budget/ forecast with DOSM for approval.
Develop and own promotional activities, marketing channels and the production of marketing materials for specific events
Implement PR campaigns to celebrate successes and awards and the promotion of product
Track performance and ROI through monthly reporting, budget management, supplier coordination, and stakeholder presentations, ensuring brand compliance and financial accountability.

People

Develop and support the Marketing Coordinator/ Marketing & PR Executive, where applicable
Manage day-to-day marketing activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for any reporting/ supporting team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognize good performance.

Responsible Business

Identify operational problems that reduce the effectiveness of marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with appropriate department on solutions.
Engage in the hotel CSR activities on timely manner.
Promote hotel sustainability efforts through creative post, campaigns and collaborations.

What we need from you

Master’s/ Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Marketing specialization or related field.
Two to four years of experience in a hospitality or hotel marketing setting with direct supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Must speak local language. Other languages preferred.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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