Marketing Manager

We are seeking a bold, strategic, and hands‑on Marketing Manager to lead the marketing efforts for a high‑performing lifestyle hotel Le Meridien Chicago Oakbrook in suburban Chicago. This role is ideal for a self‑starter who thrives in a creative, fast‑paced environment and can balance strategic planning with in‑the‑weeds execution. This position will directly oversee the marketing strategy and execution including hotel branding, food & beverage marketing, meeting and event promotions, digital presence, social media, partnerships, and more. The Manager will work closely with sales, operations, and F&B leaders meeting weekly to ensure full alignment and impact. We committed to providing you with the following: Highly competitive wages - Salary Range $70,000 - $75,000 annually. An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members 401K matching program for eligible associates Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members Core Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead and manage the end‑to‑end marketing strategy for the hotel and outlets, ensuring our unique identity is upheld while achieving commercial goals Own all marketing planning, budgeting, reporting, and creative direction with measurable results Team Oversight Foster collaboration, creativity, and alignment with the team while ensuring brand standards are upheld Develop and implement full‑funnel marketing campaigns for rooms, restaurant, and events to drive direct revenue Own the content calendar, social media strategy, and digital storytelling for properties, outlets, and activations Lead and oversee visual asset development, including photo and video shoots, brand collateral, and web creative Paid & Organic Campaigns Create and manage paid media strategies (search, social, display, sponsored placements) and optimize campaigns based on performance Utilize organic channels like PR, email, social, and local outreach to build awareness and loyalty Community Engagement & Partnerships Build strong local ties by engaging with community influencers, corporate partners, media, and local organizations Represent the hotel at key networking events, hospitality mixers, and brand activations Cross‑Functional Collaboration Conduct weekly meetings with hotel leaders in Sales, F&B, and Operations to ensure strategic marketing alignment and execution Support revenue‑driving initiatives across all segments and departments with thoughtful marketing input What Makes This Role Unique This is not your average hotel marketing role. You will: Lead the full marketing operation across the hotel Maintain direct ownership of strategy and performance Have autonomy to craft campaigns and build relationships that directly drive awareness and revenue Collaborate at the executive level with property leadership and ownership groups Qualifications 3-5+ years of experience in hospitality, lifestyle brand, or F&B marketing Proven success in building and executing integrated marketing strategies across digital, social, email, paid media, and partnerships Experience managing people or supporting junior marketing team members Highly organized, self‑motivated, and comfortable juggling both high‑level strategy and day‑to‑day execution Familiar with tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Canva/Adobe Creative Suite, and CRM/email platforms Equality: Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr