Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

The Marketing Coordinator supports Shangri-La's marketing activities through campaign coordination, content preparation, social media support, promotional materials, market research, and communication with internal departments and external partners. Candidates typically need a degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, along with experience in hospitality, marketing, public relations, or administration. Strong writing, organization, presentation, and communication skills are expected. Familiarity with digital marketing, social media platforms, Microsoft Office, and basic design tools is useful. The successful candidate should be creative, detail-oriented, commercially aware, able to manage deadlines, and comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and recognized for its hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses worldwide. Its properties are known for personalized service, comfortable facilities, and strong local character. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, serving business travelers, tourists, families, and event guests. The company places emphasis on warm hospitality, professional development, guest satisfaction, sustainability, and international service standards. A Marketing Coordinator may work closely with hotel departments such as rooms, food and beverage, events, sales, public relations, and digital marketing to promote the property and strengthen its brand presence. Responsibilities and benefits can vary by property, experience, and employment status.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality, tourism, retail, business-process outsourcing, education, and digital work opportunities, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and major resort areas. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by Malay, Spanish, American, and Asian traditions. English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with affordable food and transport but increasing housing costs in central Manila and popular tourist destinations. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit before starting employment; employers commonly assist with documentation, while tourists cannot legally work. Relocating employees should arrange a valid passport, employment contract, accommodation, health insurance, tax registration, and local banking access. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy season, and some regions experience typhoons. Island travel is accessible but may involve ferries or domestic flights.