Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

The Marketing Coordinator supports Shangri-La’s marketing and communications activities in the Philippines. Typical requirements include a degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field; strong written and verbal communication skills; good organization; and confidence using Microsoft Office, social media, email marketing, and basic design or reporting tools. Hospitality, tourism, or hotel marketing experience is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate campaigns, promotional materials, digital content, media or partner activities, and internal communications while maintaining brand standards. Attention to detail, creativity, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to manage deadlines are important, as the role may involve coordination with sales, public relations, food and beverage, and hotel operations teams.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and meeting facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established luxury properties and is recognized as a major employer in the hotel and tourism sector. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, professionalism, teamwork, cultural awareness, and employee development. A Marketing Coordinator typically works within the commercial, marketing, or communications team and contributes to promoting the hotel, its restaurants, events, packages, and experiences through online and offline channels.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, marketing, shared services, retail, and business process operations, especially in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and English is widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a more relaxed coastal pace on the islands. Living costs depend greatly on location; Manila generally has higher rent and commuting costs than provincial destinations. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa, rather than working on a tourist visa. Employers usually guide candidates through immigration, documentation, and local registration. New arrivals should budget for housing deposits, transport, healthcare, and possible relocation expenses, and should confirm current visa rules with the employer or Philippine authorities.