OVERALL OBJECTIVES The job of E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Manager is executed satisfactorily by:
- Ensuring accuracy of the property content and presentation on the brand and GHA websites, as well as third party portals, directories and websites where the hotel is listed and/or distributes inventory.
- Report, analyze and act upon the Kempinski website statistics (using brand key performance indicators); Assist in reaching the targeted website sales and distribution goals.
- Ensuring consistent brand delivery through social and digital channels.
- Supporting the brand s channel and distribution strategy.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategy & Campaign Development
- Develop and execute comprehensive digital marketing strategies aligned with the hotel s overall business objectives & revenue goals.
- Plan a clear calendar focused on local audiences and lifestyle positioning.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and audience segmentation to identify opportunities and optimize campaign performance.
- Stay up to date with the latest digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices, particularly within the hospitality sector.
- Partner with F&B, Spa, PR, E-Commerce and Revenue teams to shape high-impact campaigns for outlets, seasonal promotions, weekend concepts, events and offers.
- Analyze campaign performance and adjust based on engagement, reach and ROI.
- Establish and implement the hotel s F&B annual advertising plan for digital channels.
- Work on the annual digital marketing strategy for the F&B, Spa and lifestyle offers.
- Ensure brand and marketing messages on all platforms align with hotel campaigns and corporate identity guidelines.
- Digital Advertising & Paid Campaigns (Local F&B, Spa & Lifestyle Campaigns)
- Plan, execute and optimize paid digital campaigns across Meta, Google and relevant local platforms.
- Manage budgets, bid strategies, keyword research, ad copy creation, and landing page optimization for maximum ROI.
- Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and generate reports on key metrics such as to improve effectiveness.
- Align advertising initiatives with feeder market dynamics and commercial objectives.
- Check the trending social channels in our feeder markets and the know-how on conducting paid campaigns on them. For example, on Snapchat, VK, Weibo, WeChat etc.
- Track and report on paid campaign results and digital ROI.
- Performance Monitoring, Analytics & Reporting:
- Track, analyze, and report on key digital marketing KPIs (e.g., website traffic, conversion rates, ROI, social media engagement, email performance).
- Provide regular insights and recommendations for optimizing campaign performance and achieving marketing objectives.
- Utilize various analytical tools to gain actionable insights.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports tracking social growth, content engagement, and campaign ROI.
- Monitor competitor activity to maintain market leadership.
- Benchmark electronic media trends and share proactive insights with the marketing team.
- Social Media Management
- Own and manage the hotel s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), with a priority on lifestyle storytelling and local engagement.
- Develop and implement the hotel's social media strategy, including content creation, scheduling, and community engagement across relevant platforms.
- Monitor social media channels for mentions, reviews, and trends, responding to inquiries and feedback promptly.
- Analyze social media performance and adapt strategies to maximize reach, engagement, and conversions.
- Curate visually engaging, authentic and on-trend content that reflects the mood and experience of our venues.
- Engage with followers, respond to DMs, comments and inquiries, and monitor sentiment and trends.
- Ensure consistent representation of the brand across platforms.
- Email Marketing
- Cooperate with the hotel E-Commerce & Digital Strategy Manager to develop and execute email marketing campaigns, including newsletters, promotional offers, and loyalty programs, using the CRM system.
- Collaborate with the E-Commerce & Digital Strategy Manager to manage emails lists segmentation, A/B testing, and performance tracking to optimize open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.
- Cooperate with the E-commerce & Digital Strategy Manager to actively develop and maintain a database of local guests and patrons through online and offline solicitation.
- Design and send engaging newsletters featuring offers, events, menus, and Spa treatments.
- Ensure all email marketing complies with corporate standards and local data privacy laws.
- Content Creation & Visual Branding
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create engaging and relevant digital content (e.g., blog posts, videos, infographics, virtual tours) that attracts and converts target audiences.
- Ensure all F&B & Lifestyle digital content is brand-consistent and optimized for various platforms.
- Oversee production of content (photos, videos, reels, stories, creative copy) for all F&B And Lifestyle digital campaigns.
- Collaborate with PR, photographers, designers and content creators to generate high-quality visuals and messaging.
- Maintain a curated image and video library aligned with Kempinski brand guidelines.
- Upload the photos & videos on Picture Park, follow up on the approval process to update other connected solutions such as Ice portal etc. to ensure that the latest approved photos & videos are updated & uploaded on relevant digital channels.
- Ensure professional artwork designs for digital collaterals (e-flyers, e-posters, digital menus) are reviewed and aligned with quality standards.
- Brainstorm and conceptualize campaign visuals and layouts to bring F&B and Spa experiences to life, including outside catering & social events.
- Influencer & Community Engagement
- Identify and engage with relevant local & international influencers, KOL and content creators.
- Plan collaborations, activations and giveaways in coordination with the PR and Marketing teams.
- Support community outreach and content partnerships.
- Website & Listings Management
- Ensure that hotel website pages, menus, promotions, and event listings are up-to-date, accurate and SEO-optimized.
Desired Candidate Profile
NATIONALITY: Eligible for a working permit in country of hire EDUCATION: Professional Certification (Bachelor, University Degree) EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years in a similar position within Web & Electronic Distribution or Digital Marketing At Least 3 years of Experience in the hospitality field and at a luxurious five stars hotel. LANGUAGE: Local language excellent oral and written skills English excellent oral and written skills Additional language - beneficial Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment: COMPETENCIES: Passionate about achieving web traffic and revenue goals Strong communication skills Detail-oriented and hands-on Being able to formulate a strong digital strategy and convince key stakeholders Knowledge of industry-specify measurements and best practices regarding Paid Media, SEO, Social Media, Conversion Rate Optimisation, etc. Ability to adapt to a frequently changing market environment. Be proactive and able to think outside of the box . Relevant experience in web-related work; hotel operations and revenue management experience are a plus Embraces shifts in digital/social marketing Team player with strong interpersonal skills Ability to investigate system malfunctions or user-input errors High analytical and reporting skills Demonstrates self-confidence, energy, enthusiasm and motivation Ability to analyse data, make meaningful conclusions and base sound decisions and strategies on these TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Computer literacy adapted to the field of training: Proven working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite Content Management System (open source) Web Analytics Tools INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS: To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially: Integrity & trustworthiness People Oriented Straightforward Situational Awareness Self development Interpersonal and intercultural skills Motivational skills Planning & organizational skills Communication and listening skills Follow-up OTHER SKILLS: Depending on region and property Initiative