Manager, Marketing

Overview The Marketing Manager is responsible for executing AHLA and AHLAF’s marketing strategy and supporting departments across the organization to ensure timely, consistent and high-quality messaging, branding, and design. Responsibilities Under the direction of the VP of Marketing, the Marketing Manager will: Lead execution of marketing efforts for a portfolio of event promotions and other campaigns supporting AHLA’s membership, including drafting and implementing promotional plans; managing design and production with vendors; writing copy; developing collateral; and scheduling email, website, and other digital promotions Create, deploy, and manage email marketing campaigns across AHLA and Foundation teams, applying strong writing, proofreading, and quality-control skills Partner with departments across the organization to support graphic design, production needs, and content development, ensuring brand and messaging consistency Manage external contractors including design, writing, and production vendors Support team operations by completing essential administrative and production tasks (e.g., ordering swag for events, managing SharePoint files, etc.) Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor’s degree 1-3 years of professional marketing experience; experience in a trade association or the hotel industry is a plus Experience with email marketing platforms preferred Comfortable learning and working in new digital platforms and tools Skills and Attributes Strong writing ability—clear, concise, and adaptable across formats; a writing test will be part of the hiring process Strong proofreading skills and meticulous attention to detail Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously Proactive, responsive, and able to perform well in a fast-paced environment Works independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams Welcomes coaching and applies feedback to strengthen future work Creative thinker who contributes new ideas and feels comfortable sharing input to strengthen marketing strategies, campaigns, and team processes Professional communication skills; able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders Strong judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to plan, schedule, and execute promotions Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Positive, team-oriented, and self-motivated attitude Other Position located in Washington, DC area Ability to travel less than 10% Ability to lift 35 pounds Hybrid – 3 days in office (Tues., Wed. & Thurs.) Target salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000 Benefits AHLA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Hotel & Lodging Association