Description:
To further support the development and growth of two hotel sites within the IHG family, we are seeking a Part Time Marketing Coordinator to join our friendly and engaged Marketing Team. This on-site role will be based at voco Kirkton Park Hotel Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, however will support both voco Kirkton Park Hotel & Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley.
This role will support the Marketing Manager where appropriate to develop national, regional and local campaigns for the hotels, ensuring compliance with brand standards and staying within budgets. In addition, this position will manage the relationship with suppliers and advertisers to deliver the campaigns, and work as required with the Australian commercial team to ensure brand consistency.
The Role:
- Reports directly to the Marketing Manager at Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley.
- Assisting the Marketing Manager in creating and implementing social media schedules to keep customers engaged and informed about our hotel properties
- Assist in content creation, whether it is writing blogs, updating websites, building EDM's, social media, driving photography or videography.
- Manage the content for both voco Kirkton Park Hotel and Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley through internal and external channels.
- Working collaboratively with the Marketing Manager to ensure all marketing campaigns have an online presence and are optimised accordingly.
- Support in developing and delivering creative assets including copywriting, imagery, collateral design and layout files.
- Creation and scheduling of EDM marketing campaigns to keep past hotel guests and subscribers up to date on a range of news, events, offers and promotions.
- Respond to Marketing & Events needs with compelling marketing support for the Conference and Sales teams.
- Assist when required with food and beverage promotions, menu design, photography & videography.
- Assist in driving ongoing transient business, driving bookings for need periods through a multitude of channels and strategies including social, EDM's, packages, PR, partnerships and online advertising.
What's Required?
- Graduate / Business Degree in Business, Communications, PR, Marketing or equivalent.
- Minimum 1-2 years demonstrated Marketing experience.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, EDM and content management.
- Experience in graphic design and related software (Photoshop, InDesign, Canva), will be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of digital marketing channels and insights.
- Ability to run projects from end-to-end and help prioritise jobs internally.
- Strong communication and copy writing skills.
- Effective and/or persuasive verbal and written communication skills.
- Marketing experience within the hotel, travel, F&B or hospitality industry would be an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of marketing principles, innovation process and strategic planning.
- Strong project management & coordination skills, plus ability to lead complex multi-stakeholder initiatives.
What we offer:
You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a range of benefits that supports you throughout your IHG career journey
- Free meals on shift
- Paid birthday leave - hip hip hooray!
- Paid parental leave scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Some of the best colleague discounts across our IHG Hotels for accommodation, food and beverage.
- A massive colleague discounts platform for all your favourite brands and retailers.
- Most importantly, your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development programs.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? voco brand comes to life in hotels that you can count on but that are different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Hotels that are built on sustainability where we look after the planet with the same care as we look after our guests and colleagues.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.