Marketing Executive

Role summary

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The Marketing Executive supports Shangri-La’s marketing and communications activities in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a degree in marketing, communications, business, or hospitality; relevant experience in hotel, tourism, lifestyle, or consumer marketing; strong written and verbal English; and confidence using digital, social media, content, and basic reporting tools. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate campaigns, prepare promotional materials, maintain brand standards, support public relations and events, monitor market trends, and work closely with sales, reservations, food and beverage, and operations teams. Creativity, organization, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced hotel environment are important.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for personalized service, premium accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and destination-focused guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, serving leisure travelers, business guests, events, and local customers. Its culture emphasizes warm hospitality, service excellence, teamwork, professional development, and respect for diverse communities. Marketing employees typically work with multiple departments to promote rooms, restaurants, events, experiences, and brand initiatives while protecting the company’s luxury positioning.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers marketing and hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other tourism destinations. Common roles include hotel marketing, digital communications, events, sales support, public relations, and guest experience. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and English-friendly, making workplace communication accessible for many international candidates. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a slower beach-oriented pace in island destinations. Costs are usually lower than in major Western cities, although central Manila and popular resort areas can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly coordinated through the Bureau of Immigration; working before approval is not permitted. Candidates should verify current requirements, taxes, health coverage, accommodation, and relocation support with the employer. Reliable internet, local transport, and international flight connections are strongest in Manila and Cebu.