Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

The Marketing Coordinator supports the hotel’s marketing and communications activities, including social media, promotional campaigns, content creation, events, collateral, and coordination with internal departments and external partners. Candidates are generally expected to have a degree or background in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field, together with strong writing, organization, and interpersonal skills. Experience in hotel, resort, tourism, or consumer marketing is advantageous. The role requires creativity, attention to detail, the ability to manage several deadlines, confidence in coordinating projects, and proficiency in common office and digital marketing tools. A customer-focused attitude, professional presentation, and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays during events, are also important.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The group is known for upscale accommodation, personalized service, restaurants, meeting facilities, and resort experiences. Its Philippine properties serve business and leisure travelers and operate within the company’s Shangri-La service culture, emphasizing genuine hospitality, teamwork, professionalism, and guest satisfaction. Marketing employees may support brand campaigns, hotel promotions, digital channels, public relations, events, partnerships, and local market activities. Benefits and employment conditions vary by property, role, and contract, but large international hotel groups commonly provide structured training and opportunities for internal career development.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality and marketing opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Tourism creates demand for hotel marketing, events, guest services, food and beverage, and digital content professionals, although resort jobs can be seasonal and competition is strong. Filipino culture is warm, community-oriented, and family-focused, with English widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a slower beach-oriented pace on islands such as Boracay or Palawan. Salaries are generally paid in Philippine pesos, while accommodation and transport may differ by employer and location. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit, usually arranged with employer support; tourist status does not authorize employment. Relocating staff should budget for housing, insurance, transport, and document processing, and confirm visa sponsorship, accommodation, working hours, and benefits before accepting an offer.