Marketing Coordinator

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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; previous experience in hotel, tourism, or consumer marketing; strong writing and coordination skills; and confidence using social media, content, presentation, and office software. The candidate is expected to coordinate campaigns, prepare promotional materials, assist with events and photo or video shoots, maintain marketing calendars, work with agencies and hotel departments, and help monitor campaign results. Attention to detail, creativity, professionalism, flexibility, and the ability to manage several deadlines are important. Knowledge of local tourism markets and strong English communication skills would be advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, attractive resort settings, and premium guest experiences. Its Philippines operations include established city hotels and island resorts serving leisure, business, meetings, and events markets. Shangri-La properties typically offer opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, sales and marketing, finance, engineering, and guest services. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, teamwork, and a strong commitment to personalized service. The company also promotes internal development and career mobility within its global hospitality network.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with varied opportunities in tourism, hospitality, business services, retail, technology, and education. Major employment centers include Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao, while island destinations such as Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and Siargao offer resort and travel jobs. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle ranges from busy metropolitan living to relaxed coastal communities; costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although Manila and popular resort areas can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged through the hiring company. Relocating staff should confirm accommodation, healthcare, taxation, insurance, transport, and contract conditions before arrival. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon season, so location and travel plans should be considered.