Marketing Executive

Role summary

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The Marketing Executive supports Shangri-La’s hotel marketing and communications activities in the Philippines. Typical responsibilities include preparing promotional campaigns, coordinating digital and social-media content, assisting with advertising and public-relations initiatives, maintaining brand standards, supporting events, and working with internal departments and external agencies. Candidates are generally expected to hold a degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field, with relevant hotel, tourism, or marketing experience. Strong written and verbal communication, organization, creativity, digital-marketing awareness, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and social-media platforms are important. The role requires a service-oriented, commercially aware professional who can manage deadlines, collaborate effectively, and represent the Shangri-La brand confidently.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes premium city hotels and destination resorts known for attentive service, comfortable accommodation, dining, wellness, and meeting facilities. Shangri-La’s brand philosophy emphasizes genuine hospitality, personalized guest experiences, and strong connections with local culture. In the Philippines, the group operates well-known properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, among others. Employees typically work in multicultural environments with structured service standards, career-development opportunities, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Marketing professionals may support brand campaigns, hotel revenue generation, public relations, events, digital communications, and partnerships with tourism and business organizations.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers marketing and hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other major tourism destinations. Jobs are available in hotels, resorts, travel companies, restaurants, events, property, retail, and digital marketing. Work culture is generally warm, relationship-oriented, and collaborative, with English widely used in business. Island living can provide beaches, outdoor activities, affordable local food, and a relaxed social atmosphere, although Manila is busier, more expensive, and affected by traffic. Salaries vary significantly by city, employer, and experience; international hotels often provide stronger benefits and training. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa before starting employment, while requirements can change according to nationality and role. Relocating candidates should budget for housing deposits, healthcare, transportation, and flights, and confirm accommodation, insurance, taxes, and visa support directly with the employer.