Marketing Executive

Role summary

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The Marketing Executive supports Shangri-La’s marketing and communications activities, including campaign coordination, content creation, social media, promotional materials, market research, and coordination with hotel departments and external partners. Candidates typically need a degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field, along with relevant experience in hotel, tourism, or consumer marketing. Strong writing, organization, presentation, digital marketing, and communication skills are expected. The successful candidate should be creative, commercially aware, detail-oriented, able to manage deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Familiarity with social media platforms, design tools, and marketing analytics is advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts 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 its Asian-inspired hospitality, personalized service, comfortable accommodations, and extensive facilities, including restaurants, spas, conference venues, and leisure amenities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties such as Shangri-La The Fort, Manila and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu. The company offers career opportunities in hotel operations, food and beverage, sales, marketing, guest services, finance, engineering, and other professional functions. Employees are generally expected to uphold high service standards, demonstrate cultural awareness, work collaboratively, and contribute to memorable guest experiences.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality and marketing opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other tourism centers. Major employers include international hotel groups, resorts, restaurants, travel companies, and event agencies. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by community, English communication, and diverse regional traditions. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living in Manila to a more relaxed coastal setting on islands such as Cebu, Palawan, and Boracay. Living costs are generally moderate, although central Manila and popular resort areas are more expensive. Foreign nationals usually need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants can work without relocation formalities. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, health insurance, local transportation, and documentation before moving. The country has tropical weather, excellent beaches, and frequent travel opportunities, but traffic, humidity, and seasonal storms should be considered.