Marketing Executive

Role summary

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The Marketing Executive supports Shangri-La’s marketing activities across campaigns, digital channels, social media, promotions, partnerships, and hotel communications. Candidates typically need a degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field, along with experience in hotel, tourism, retail, or consumer marketing. Strong writing, presentation, coordination, and project-management skills are expected, as well as confidence working with agencies, media, vendors, and internal departments. The role requires creativity, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines while protecting the brand’s premium standards. Familiarity with social media platforms, content creation, analytics, and basic design tools is an advantage.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-based luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, refined service, upscale accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and destination experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City and Edsa Shangri-La in Mandaluyong, as well as resort destinations such as Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu. Employees generally work in a polished, multicultural environment where guest satisfaction, teamwork, service consistency, and professional presentation are highly valued. Marketing roles support hotel positioning, revenue generation, brand awareness, events, partnerships, and engagement with local and international guests.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality and marketing opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other tourism centers. Major employers include hotels, resorts, airlines, restaurants, travel companies, event agencies, and digital businesses. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, community-minded, and relationship-driven, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy city living in Manila to a slower, beach-focused routine in island destinations. Living costs depend heavily on location; Manila usually has higher rent and traffic, while regional islands may offer a more relaxed setting but fewer specialized jobs. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and appropriate work visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa. Do not work on a tourist visa. Relocating employees should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, healthcare, taxes, and contract terms before arrival.