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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina

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CONCORD HOSPITLALITY SEEKING VP of DIGITAL MARKETING

POSITION LOCATION: Position based out of Raleigh Concord Headquarters

Function as the strategic leader of Digital Marketing for Concord’s hotel portfolio and food & beverage establishments, with the ability to drive strategy for all classes of hotels to include independent assets, lifestyle brands, and from moderate hotel brands to upper upscale/luxury brand hotels. Handle responsibilities for the development or implementation of Concords digital efforts used to market Concord as a top tier Hotel Management and Development enterprise. Serve as the macro architect in developing, implementing, and monitoring the company’s digital marketing platform to include oversight for its resources, structure, systems, policies, standards and tactics delivered at the hotel level. Overall effectively market and manage Concord’s Centralized digital marketing service achieving financial success while driving high levels of hotel and ownership satisfaction.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and effectively direct Concord’s digital marketing team

Oversees all processes associated with digital marketing reporting & analysis to identify and evaluate new marketing opportunities to achieve an increase in direct internet traffic and online production.

Work effectively and in alignment with Concord’s Regional Sales/Operations leaders and Concords Revenue Management group.

Maintain a high level of digital marketing knowledge both within the hotel industry and outside the industry to stay current on the latest trends in the field of digital marketing.

Oversee all aspects of managing the Concord Centralized Digital Marketing Shared Service Agreements that are extended to hotel ownership groups.

Engage and develop strong relationships with key brand leaders in the digital marketing discipline and leverage brand engagement and marketing opportunities for our hotels effectively.

Handle the execution, and schedule of strategies and tactics for Pre-Opening hotels, restaurants and bars as delegated by SVP of S&M.

Effectively participate in the preparation and presentation of Concords digital marketing efforts for hotel ownership presentations as well as perspective ownership/partner pitches.

Ensure proper hotel leader training is provided so Concord GM’s and Sales Leaders effectively participate in brand e-Tools and other digital programs offered by the brand or other independent vendors.

Travel and visit Concord hotel as needed & requested by the SVP of S&M.

Ensure a high level of services and Concord digital team knowledge for all major aspects, including SEO, PPC, Retailing, Website Management, Social Media, etc... So to present a strong competitive advantage and value proposition for Concord to leverage with its owners and brand partners...

Strong technology ability to work with I.T. department on implementing new internal technologies to better position Concord as a 3rd party management company.

Ensure hotels are meeting brand standards in the area of digital marketing to include website management and social media platforms.

Along with SVP of S&M develop digital marketing tactics for Focus Hotels to drive positive RevPAR Index in all of our hotels. To include reviewing hotel forecasts, etc...

Ensure Concord hotels have a high level of hotel photography displayed on their sites and used in all aspects of on-line marketing.

Provide both holiday season and special event strategies specific to hotels and markets as well as analysis on past performance.

Strong communicator at all levels of the organization ranging from property communication, corporate and regional support, to Executive Team and Ownership. Strong teacher, influencer, and director.

Provide annual budget guidance and recommendations for hotel eCommerce budgets.

Concord leaders earn competitive wages, receive our extensive benefit package including dental/vision plans, complimentary life insurance with options for enhancements, ST/LT disability offerings as well as our corporate discretionary incentive plan, 401K plan with company match, tuition assistance plus training & development and career advancement opportunities. . We thrive on reward and recognition and will provide you and your team ample opportunities to shine in the company as well as with our brand partners such as Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott. Additionally Concord is associated with some of the best ownership groups in North America and our portfolio of hotels is growing quickly with an estimated 32 projects opening in the next 3 years to add to the existing 95 hotels currently in operation.

The Concord Culture
Concord Hospitality invests in our associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Concord’s associates are what our company is built on, and we strive to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best and their love of working for our company is best presented in our company cheer heard throughout North America --- “We Are Concord!”

Requirements

Digital Hotel or Restaurant/Bar Industry Experience - REQUIRED/NO EXCEPTIONS

• Multi-Hotel Class experience, Life Style, Boutique and Independent Hotel background preferred
• High capability for building and implementing strong reporting and analytics to measure Digital Marketing impact across many different business units, brands, etc..
• Strong current hotel brand industry relationships and key contacts with effective venders and partners who work and support the hotel industry
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong skill set and background in effectively marketing and operating a profitable Centralized Shared Service business unit.
• Strong background in hiring, recruiting and training/development of digital marketing managers
• Capacity to effectively and creatively expand Concords Digital Marketing platform to meet our aggressive growth goals the next 5-10 years
• Experience in successfully managing remote teams / organizations


TRAVEL REQUIRED: As required, estimate 30% most months to travel to hotels, brand led meetings or current/future owner meetings and opportunities.