The Marketing Manager is an experienced marketer who will develop, generate, and execute awareness of the launch of Cardo Brussels Hotel, through strategic marketing campaigns and projects, web, and mobile presence to include digital campaigns, social media channels, mobile app and proprietary websites.
The Marketing Manager will be part of the Management Board and work closely with the Sales Department to ensure a brand success.
Core work activities
Website
· Management and audit of the main hotel website, apps, and microsite copy & images
· Adding applicable hyperlinks to keep customers journey within the business
· Management of 3rd parties sales sites to include sites such as preferred partners, sales resources, and Cvent etc
Digital Marketing/ PPC & SEO
· In conjunction with our agency partners and Brand Director, create a strong integrated digital marketing strategy to support the launch of the hotel
· Work closely with our agency partners and Brand Director to create compelling design and performance ads
· Acts as the liaison between the marketing department and advertising agency on the tactical advertising campaigns
· Identify strong & weak points and implement appropriate copy and images for paid search and paid social
· Update and edit PPC TLP to highlight most intriguing offers for booking
· Continuing to update channels to create higher SEO
· Executes email marketing and display advertisement
Content Creation
Management and coordination of the existing content on behalf of the hotel
Coordination and support in the management of photo and video shoots
Work with the relevant departments to create compelling content to support the creation of Brussels as a destination to include activities
Following and implementing brand photo guidelines, best practices on content creation
Collateral
Management and coordination of the collateral project to include hotel, marketing, F&B & Spa scope
Ongoing management of all marketing collateral projects
Creation and coordination of the sales presentations and supporting sales tools required
Creation and support on PowerPoint presentations for the Marketing team as required
Online Reputation Management (ORM)
Identify local comp set and build ORM goals
Create, edit and audit ORM channels as necessary
In conjunction with the responsible department heads support and guide on responding to reviews
Train Operational Managers on ORM policy
Create and implement ORM review ranking tracker
Auditing all information to be uniform with the services on FS.com
Audit and update OTA pages with appropriate imagery and copy
Merchandising and Gifting
Coordination of the merchandising project and customer gift program
Local partnerships:
Continuously look out for PR activities and PR opportunities to gain significant exposure, forging local partnerships with lifestyle brands and review opportunities for local level promotions and sponsorships to gain recognition and beneficial status within the community
Manages the execution of hotel-sponsored events, community/government relations activities, and press promotional activities