Marketing Executive

Role summary

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The Marketing Executive supports Shangri-La’s marketing and communications activities, including campaign planning, content creation, social media, promotions, public relations coordination, partnerships and event support. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in marketing, communications, hospitality or a related field, along with relevant hotel, tourism or consumer-marketing experience. Strong writing, presentation, organisation and digital-marketing skills are expected, as well as confidence working with agencies, media partners and internal departments. The successful candidate should be creative, commercially aware, detail-oriented and comfortable managing several deadlines while maintaining Shangri-La’s brand standards. Professional English, teamwork and a guest-focused attitude are important.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other destinations. Its properties operate under the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders brands, offering accommodation, dining, meetings, wellness and resort experiences. Shangri-La is known for warm Asian hospitality, attentive service and strong emphasis on guest satisfaction. In the Philippines, the group operates prominent properties including Shangri-La hotels and resorts in Manila, Cebu and Boracay. Marketing teams support hotel revenue and reputation by promoting rooms, restaurants, events, experiences and local partnerships. Employees generally work in a polished, service-focused environment and collaborate with commercial, operations and corporate teams. Career opportunities may include training, internal mobility and exposure to international hospitality standards.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment hubs in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and other resort islands. Hospitality, tourism, events, food and beverage, retail, business services and digital marketing offer regular opportunities, although resort work can be seasonal and competition is strong. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Life ranges from fast-paced urban living in Manila to a more relaxed beach lifestyle in Boracay or Palawan. Costs vary considerably; Manila and major resort areas are generally more expensive than provincial locations. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while local hires must meet Philippine employment requirements. Before relocating, confirm housing, transport, healthcare, taxes, contract terms and whether accommodation or meals are provided. Typhoons, humid weather and travel between islands should also be considered.