Thompson Savannah Hiring for MARKETING MANAGER at Savannah, GA Full Time

At Thompson Savannah, we believe our guests select us because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each every guest. Thompson Savannah is a place where high expectations aren’t just met-they’re exceeded. It’s a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It’s a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Luxury along the Savannah River’s edge where the Historic District meets the burgeoning Eastern Wharf, honoring the city’s colorful past paired with today’s vibrant present. A steppingstone to all that Savannah has to offer from noteworthy historical sites to high-end shopping on Broughton Street to perusing eclectic art at the SCAD Museum of Art, Thompson Savannah is an urban oasis to relax, revitalize and rejuvenate. Indulge in the essentials: 193 supremely chic guestrooms including 21 spirited suites; fleeting, the signature restaurant inspired by the bounty of the Georgia coast, Bar Julian perched on the top floor with post-card worthy panoramic views; Stevedore Bakery, a neighborhood cornerstone coffee shop and bakery, a sprawling pool deck with private cabanas and sun room bar, state of the art fitness center, and nearly 8,200 square feet of flexible function space perfect for energizing meetings and serene nuptials.

Description

The primary responsibility of the Marketing Manager is to research, develop and implement the annual marketing and communications plan to support the business objectives for the hotel and F&B outlets. The ultimate goal is to generate market presence, develop awareness, strengthen loyalty, increase market share and most importantly, produce increased revenues and profitability. This person will promote awareness and maintain a consistent brand image of the property and outlets.

Reporting to the Director of Sales and Marketing, the Marketing Manager will set and guide the strategy for all communications, websites, public relations, social media, marketing messaging and collateral for the hotel and F&B outlets. This individual serves as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives, including that for Rooms, Events and Restaurants.

Responsibilities Include, but not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan across the company’s audiences in collaboration with Field Marketing and the property’s teams

• Lead the generation of online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action.

• Decide who, where, and when to disseminate content on multiple websites, social media platforms, online partners

• Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness for both the hotel and F&B outlets

• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, e-newsletters, brochures, advertising and promotional messaging and all websites

• Liaison with the PR agency to provide information and direction on media placement goals in targeted media outlets

• Coordinate webpage maintenance—ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly

• Manage social media strategy, messaging , voice and ideation for hotel and outlet accounts, track and measure the level of engagement within the network over time

• Reports to and collaborates with Director of Sales and Marketing to stay current on changing business needs in order to develop and/or revise compelling campaigns and tactics

• Evaluate promotional and programming opportunities presented to hotel. Develop promotions and partnerships to meet the hotel’s marketing and revenue objectives