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. We committed to providing you with the following: <ul> <li>Highly competitive wages - Salary Range $70,000 - $75,000 annually.</li> <li>An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members</li> <li>401K matching program for eligible associates</li> <li>Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members</li> </ul> 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 Hotel & F&B Marketing Execution - 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 This is a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity to shape the marketing future at one of Oak Brooks most distinctive hospitality brands. If you’re ready to lead with creativity, drive results, and bring a fresh perspective to the table, we’d love to meet you.

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