We are seeking a bold, strategic, and hands-on Marketing Manager to lead the marketing efforts for a high-performing lifestyle hotel—The Iron Horse Hotel. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment and can balance strategic planning with in-the-weeds execution.
This position will directly oversee the marketing strategy and execution across the property, including hotel branding, food & beverage marketing (Branded Bar, Ash, and The Yard), meeting and event promotions, digital presence, social media, partnerships, and more. The Manager will work closely with sales, operations, and F&B leaders at the property, meeting weekly to ensure full alignment and impact.
We committed to providing you with the following :
Highly competitive wages
An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
401K matching program for eligible associates
Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead and manage the end-to-end marketing strategy for both hotels and their outlets, ensuring each property’s unique identity is upheld while achieving commercial goals
- Own all marketing planning, budgeting, reporting, and creative direction with measurable results
Team Oversight
Provide leadership and direction to on-property Marketing Coordinators at each hotelFoster collaboration, creativity, and alignment across both hotel teams while ensuring brand standards are upheldHotel & F&B Marketing Execution
Develop and implement full-funnel marketing campaigns for rooms, restaurants, and events to drive direct revenueOwn the content calendar, social media strategy, and digital storytelling for properties, outlets, and activations.Lead and oversee visual asset development, including photo and video shoots, brand collateral, and web creativePaid & Organic Campaigns
Create and manage paid media strategies (search, social, display, sponsored placements) and optimize campaigns based on performanceUtilize organic channels like PR, email, social, and local outreach to build awareness and loyaltyCommunity Engagement & Partnerships
Build strong local ties by engaging with community influencers, corporate partners, media, and local organizationsRepresent both properties at key networking events, hospitality mixers, and brand activationsCross-Functional Collaboration
Conduct weekly meetings with hotel leaders in Sales, F&B, and Operations to ensure strategic marketing alignment and executionSupport revenue-driving initiatives across all segments and departments with thoughtful marketing inputWhat Makes This Role Unique
This is not your average hotel marketing role. As Area Marketing Manager, you’ll :
Lead the full marketing operation across two distinct lifestyle hotelsOversee two property-level Marketing Coordinators while maintaining direct ownership of strategy and performanceHave autonomy to craft campaigns and build relationships that directly drive awareness and revenueCollaborate at the executive level with property leadership and ownership groupsQualifications :
3–5+ years of experience in hospitality, lifestyle brand, or F&B marketing (multi-property or area role experience a plus)Proven success in building and executing integrated marketing strategies across digital, social, email, paid media, and partnershipsExperience managing people or supporting junior marketing team membersHighly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable juggling both high-level strategy and day-to-day executionFamiliar with tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Canva / Adobe Creative Suite, and CRM / email platformsThis is a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity to shape the marketing future of two of the Midwest’s most distinctive hospitality brands. If you’re ready to lead with creativity, drive results, and bring a fresh perspective to the table, we’d love to meet you.
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