Marketing Executive

Role summary

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The Marketing Executive supports the hotel’s marketing plans, brand campaigns, digital channels, public promotions, partnerships, and content development. Typical requirements include a degree or diploma in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field, plus experience in hotel, tourism, retail, or consumer marketing. The candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills, good knowledge of social media and basic digital marketing, sound organizational ability, and confidence working with agencies, media, suppliers, and hotel departments. Creativity, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage several deadlines are expected. Familiarity with hospitality brands and strong English skills are advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-based luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders Hotels. The group is known for personalized service, comfortable accommodation, destination-led experiences, and its Asian hospitality heritage. In the Philippines, Shangri-La properties serve both business and leisure travelers and typically offer restaurants, wellness facilities, events, and resort or city-based experiences. Employees work in a service-focused, multicultural environment with opportunities to collaborate across departments and develop careers in hotel operations, sales, marketing, food and beverage, and corporate support functions.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality, tourism, marketing, retail, technology, and customer-service opportunities, especially in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Manila provides the widest range of corporate and hotel jobs, while island locations offer a slower pace, beaches, outdoor activities, and close-knit communities. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Spanish history, American business practices, and English-language education. Living costs vary: Manila is more expensive, while provincial islands can be cheaper but may have fewer services. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and an appropriate work visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa. Candidates should secure a formal offer before relocating, confirm accommodation and transportation arrangements, and check current immigration rules with the employer or Philippine authorities.