Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager

This is a hybrid position and will require up to three days on-site at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.

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Start a new Adventure while working for an Autograph by Marriott resort located in the heart of the iconic Canadian Rockies!  The Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is surrounded by untouched beauty and rugged mountain peaks, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those seeking a culture that offers a work-hard, play-hard mantra, an empowering workplace, industry-best perks and benefits, and amazing development opportunities for those looking to grow a career.  Join the Marriott family today! 

The Role:

As a Marketing Manager, your key responsibilities will include contributing to marketing strategies aimed at revenue growth, execution of marketing strategies, marketing campaign development, managing creative, ongoing results analysis and reporting, creating strong tourism partnerships, including with the Explore Kananaskis, and managing all social media and other digital channels. You will achieve excellence by building and engaging with key target audiences and executing effective strategies to promote long-term growth and position in the market for our brands. 

Job duties:

Reporting to the Director of Brand Strategy, you will be responsible for:

• Acts as an in-house content creator, regularly shooting photos and videos of key happenings and property ambiance for inclusion in the resort and spa social channels.
• Supports the creative needs of in-house teams, including Revenue, Sales, Food & Beverage, Recruiting, etc., or works with a creative agency for the execution of advanced graphic and web design work.
• Works with senior management to develop market strategies for new products and develops annual media plans and budgets both in relation to content creation and buying of media.
• Strategizes and implements marketing tactics on various channels, including paid digital and traditional media, social media, company websites, and partner assets, within brand guidelines.
• Provides support to the Brand team in coordinating professional photo shoots and liaising with multiple departments as needed to ensure smooth execution
• Collaborates with operations, Brand and Marketing to plan and execute PR strategies.
• Act as an on-site host for VIP media and influencer visits.

Employment Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience an asset.
• 4+ years' experience in a marketing role, especially content creation is an asset
• Travel and tourism experience; hotel experience is an asset.
• Content creation skills, including photography (still, video, editing), copywriting, and light graphic design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including copywriting/editing.
• Experience with event management, working with PR and creative agencies.

Working Conditions

Due to the 365-day, a year operation of the Resort, the Marketing Manager may be exposed to long shifts that at times include late hours, weekends, and holidays. This position is set in a fast-paced environment with high interaction levels with multiple platforms, software applications, outside partners, employees, and other stakeholders. The Marketing Manager will spend much time multitasking, competing priorities, and solving problems.  The role is based in two locations, our Calgary office and the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge resort.

Amazing Work Perks:

• Personal days: 5 per year after 90 days of continued full-time employment
• Food and Beverage discounts at ALL 6 of our dining outlets
• Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional
• Onsite newly-renovated staff accommodations which include a residence convenience store and employee gym
• One meal per day in our employee cafeteria (taxable benefit)
• Discounts on activities offered through our Activities Committee:  Skydiving, Yoga, rafting, to name a few
• Health and Wellness benefits (some restrictions may apply)
• Vacation is accrued starting on your first day of work at a rate of 4% of your earnings
• Marriott Destinations membership providing you with discounted room rates and food and beverage discounts at any of Marriott’s chain of hotels
• Discounted access to our Nordic Spa*
• Discounted Ski Pass and Golf rates*
• Kananaskis Parks Pass

Apply now or visit us to learn more information at www.livetheadventure.ab.ca

*Season Availability, subject to cut off dates.