Marketing Executive

Role summary

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The Marketing Executive supports the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns, brand communications, promotions, digital content, social media activity, and partnership initiatives. Applicants typically need a degree or diploma in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field, along with relevant experience, strong writing and presentation skills, and good knowledge of digital marketing platforms. The role requires creativity, organization, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to coordinate effectively with hotel departments, agencies, media, and business partners. Candidates are expected to protect the Shangri-La brand, meet campaign deadlines, monitor results, and contribute to guest engagement and revenue growth.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and other businesses across destinations worldwide. Its properties are known for thoughtful service, comfortable accommodation, distinctive dining, and strong attention to guest experience. Shangri-La’s portfolio includes city hotels and beach resorts in countries such as the Philippines, where it operates well-known properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company promotes its core values of sincerity, integrity, humility, teamwork, and service excellence. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment and may benefit from structured training, career development, staff privileges, and opportunities to build an international hospitality career. Marketing teams support hotel positioning, promotions, communications, digital channels, events, and commercial partnerships.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality, tourism, marketing, food and beverage, customer service, and resort employment, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other major destinations. Life varies from busy urban living to a relaxed beach-oriented lifestyle. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-centered, sociable, and strongly influenced by English-language education, making workplace communication accessible for many international hires. Costs are generally lower than in Western countries, although Manila and major resort areas can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, with requirements depending on nationality and contract length. Relocating employees should confirm immigration rules, accommodation, healthcare, taxes, and local registration before arrival. The country has tropical weather, excellent beaches, diverse food, and frequent transport connections, but traffic, seasonal storms, and occasional infrastructure limitations should be considered.