Area Marketing Manager Job at Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Milwaukee

Overview

We are seeking a bold, strategic, and hands-on Area Marketing Manager to lead the marketing efforts for two high-performing lifestyle hotels—the Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee and 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 across both properties, including hotel branding, food & beverage marketing (Branded Bar, Ash, and The Yard in Milwaukee), meeting and event promotions, digital presence, social media, partnerships, and more. The Area Manager will work closely with sales, operations, and F&B leaders at both properties, meeting weekly to ensure full alignment and impact.

We are committed to providing you with the following: Highly competitive wages - Salary Range $80,000 - $90,000 annually. An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members, 401K matching program for eligible associates, Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you, Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership - Lead and manage the end-to-end marketing strategy for both hotels and their outlets, ensuring each property's unique identity is upheld while achieving commercial goals; Own all marketing planning, budgeting, reporting, and creative direction with measurable results.
• Team Oversight - Provide leadership and direction to on-property Marketing Coordinators at each hotel; Foster collaboration, creativity, and alignment across both hotel teams while ensuring brand standards are upheld.
• Hotel & F&B Marketing Execution - Develop and implement full-funnel marketing campaigns for rooms, restaurants, 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 both properties at key networking events.

Qualifications (Implied)

• Experience leading marketing for multiple properties and outlets with ability to balance strategic planning and hands-on execution.
• Strong collaboration skills with sales, operations, and F&B leadership; ability to meet weekly for alignment.
• Proven ability to manage branding, digital presence, social media, partnerships, and campaigns that drive direct revenue.
• Ability to develop content calendars, oversee asset creation, and manage creative direction and budgets.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits plan for eligible associates and families.
• 401K matching program for eligible associates.
• Flexible scheduling and employee discounts at Crescent managed properties in North America for you and your family.
• Equal Opportunity Employer statements: Crescent Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Crescent Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8D7FB4C015884FDA