Head of Marketing Management

We are seeking a bold, strategic, and hands-on Marketing Manager to lead the marketing efforts for a high-performing lifestyle hotel Le Méridien 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.

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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

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

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

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

Lead the full marketing operation across the hotel

Maintain direct ownership of strategy and performance

Collaborate at the executive level with property leadership and ownership groups

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

Familiar with tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Canva/Adobe Creative Suite, and CRM/email platforms

This is a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity to shape the marketing future at one of Oak Brooks most distinctive hospitality brands. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities