Marketing & Digital Strategy Manager

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.

The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

The always stunning Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago is looking for their next Marketing & Digital Strategy Manager

In this role, you will be responsible for the creation, development, generation and execution of marketing materials for Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago. The specialist, along with the Sales Leaders, will manage the hotels digital presence including but not limited to all forms of social media, email marketing, digital communications, online reputation management and public relations for both the hotel and onsite restaurant.

Benefits When You Make It Your Choice:

• Employee discounts on thousands of hotels

• Full benefits package to our full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, auto insurance, and more

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employer paid Accident insurance and HSA contribution

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 Annual

Maintains hotel graphics, photos, logos, and other intellectual property

• Manage and maintain all hotel graphics, photos, logos, intellectual property
• Provide direction to managers on where to find these resources and how to use them appropriately, as well as handle client requests for these resources.
• Execute Radisson Blu’s graphic/advertising standards and brand positioning across all graphics and communications at the hotel no matter who is using them or where they are being used - to ensure that the hotel is being represented properly and consistently
• Work with Corporate Director of eCommerce to ensure the hotel is following all brand standards and meeting established KPI targets for channel strategies and tactics

Plans campaign strategies and tactics closely with the Sales Leaders

• Monitor and manage daily media optimization and recommendations
• Leverage >Radisson Blu experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of, genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations

  Requirements/Skills

  • Bachelors degree preferred
  • Two – three years prior administration experience with Marketing, eCommerce or Social Media – hospitality industry experience not required, but is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Familiarity with graphic formats and programs
  • Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong presentation and communication skills to interact with other departments and guests
  • Experience in collecting and reporting on performance metrics to key stakeholders

  Physical Demands

  • Required to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of times
  • Lift, carry, or otherwise move and use of force or exertion up to 75 lbs.
  • Use of manual dexterity of common office equipment; such as but not limited to, computers, printers, phones ect.

  Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

  Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

  In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.