Job Description

MARKETING COORDINATORHotels (Sandman Hotel Group & The Sutton Place Hotels)Do you enjoy travelling, meeting new people, and exploring new places? Would you like to help develop inspiring, creative marketing campaigns for a global audience? Would you like to work with fun, dynamic, and talented people? If this sounds appealing, keep reading!We are currently hiring for a Marketing Coordinator to join our team at the Sandman Hotel Group and Sutton Place Hotels. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will work within the marketing team to help coordinate, execute, and collaborate on hotel-level marketing and digital activities.With over 65 hotels across Canada, the US, Scotland, England, Ireland-and lots more on the way-there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.WHO ARE YOU?To be successful in this role you:Have a passion for marketing and creativityAre genuinely interested in hospitality and making guests happyHave a go-getter attitude with a commitment to getting things done rightAre excited to tackle new challenges while learning from a great teamAre smart, have no ego and are goal-orientatedAre laser-focused on details and have a love for keeping things organizedDemonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skillsWHAT WILL YOU DO?Work with the Marketing Manager and the wider marketing team to develop, implement and measure marketing campaigns to increase awareness, drive occupancy and build brand love for the Sandman Hotel Group and Sutton Place HotelsSupport in developing our annual marketing plan focused on driving business into low & shoulder seasons while enhancing the guest experience during peak seasonsCoordinate the creation and editing of marketing collateral, such as brochures, advertisements, website content, and social media postsAssist with organizing photo/video shoots for earned, owned, and paid channelsWork with our onsite food & beverage partners (Moxies, Chop Steakhouse, Denny\'s and Shark Club) to develop cross-brand promotionsAttend key operational meetings to ensure alignment with all hotel stakeholdersExecute brand marketing tactics, partnerships, programming, and activations at a national / chainwide levelAssist in conducting market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, target audiences, and opportunities for optimizationHelp manage marketing budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring accurate financial recordsStay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in marketing to bring fresh ideas to the teamSKILL REQUIREMENTSBachelor\'s degree in marketing, business administration, or a related fieldProven experience (minimum 2 years) in a marketing or related role. Experience in the hospitality or restaurant industry would be great, but it\'snot requiredWorking knowledge of current marketing tools and strategies to execute a successful marketing campaignStrong project management skills, ability to own the coordination and communication of key tasks and timelines for national or local campaigns from the brief through to creative production and executionAbility to collaborate and work effectively in a team, in a fast-paced environmentAdvanced computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applicationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with a good grasp of grammar, spelling, and punctuationEagle eyes when it comes to proof-reading marketing materials. Eagle eyes when it comes to proof-reading marketing materials (see what we did there?)Proficiency in using marketing software and tools, such as email marketing platforms, content management systems, and social media management toolsFamiliarity with digital marketing channels and basic understanding of SEO, SEM, and social media advertisingAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment, interacting with cross-functional teams and external partnersProactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlinesNICE-TO-HAVESFamiliarity with email marketing tools such as Campaign Monitor / MailchimpKnowledge and experience with prompt engineering and using AI tools like ChatGPTWorking knowledge of simple graphic design programs such as Canva, or basic knowledge of design programs such as InDesign / Photoshop / IllustratorStrong creative skills in copywriting and/or photography is a bonusParlez-vous Fran\xc3\xa7ais? C\'est super!WORK TYPEThis role is full time, located at Northland Properties head office in beautiful Vancouver, BCOur office supports a hybrid work schedule with a mix of in-office days and work from home daysWHY WORK WITH US?We are proud to be part of Northland Properties, recognized throughout Canada as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, sports teams, and construction.For you, this means unrivalled growth opportunities across the Northland family of companies, with access to team perks and benefits for brands including Moxies, Chop Steakhouse, Denny\'s, Shark Club, Grouse Mountain Resort and Revelstoke Mountain Resort (to name a few!).We are Canada\'s fastest growing hospitality company, with over 12,000 employees and are expanding quickly.We offer a competitive salary package with great medical and extended health/dental plans and mental health support.Flexible work arrangements, generous vacation and personal day allowance and we match RRSP contributions through our program after 1 year with us.SUMMATION:
Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or an actual transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required.You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.Applications will not be accepted via email or in person.We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with The Sandman Hotel Group, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.**
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Sandman Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Sandman Hotel Group does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Sandman Hotel Grouptakes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code.