Hospitality Digital Marketing Manager

Full Time 1 week ago Limpopo, South Africa

Employment Information

Minimum Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years' digital marketing experience, preferably within the hospitality, tourism, or luxury travel industry.
  • Proven track record of increasing online visibility and direct bookings.
  • Experience managing multiple digital marketing campaigns simultaneously.
Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of SEO and SEM principles.
  • Experience with Google Analytics (GA4), Google Search Console, and Google Ads.
  • Proficiency in Meta Business Suite and social media advertising.
  • Knowledge of content management systems (WordPress or similar).
  • Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, Campaign Monitor, or similar).
  • Knowledge of CRM systems and guest database marketing.
  • Familiarity with hotel booking engines and channel management platforms is advantageous.
  • Basic graphic design skills using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience creating and editing short-form video content for social media.
  • Understanding of website optimisation and conversion rate improvement.
Key Competencies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Creative thinking with strong attention to detail.
  • Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
  • Strong project management and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
  • Commercial awareness with a strong focus on ROI.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to adapt to changing digital trends and technologies.
Personal Attributes
  • Passion for hospitality and guest experience.
  • Innovative and creative mindset.
  • Self-motivated and proactive.
  • Results-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Professional presentation and conduct.
  • Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team player with excellent collaboration skills.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience marketing luxury hotels, lodges, resorts, or tourism destinations.
  • Knowledge of OTA platforms such as Booking.com and Expedia.
  • Experience working with influencers and travel content creators.
  • Photography and videography experience would be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with AI-powered marketing tools and automation platforms.
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Growth in direct online bookings.
  • Website traffic and conversion rates.
  • Social media engagement and audience growth.
  • Return on advertising spend (ROAS).
  • Email marketing open and click-through rates.
  • Search engine rankings and organic traffic growth.
  • Online reputation scores and guest review ratings.
  • Lead generation and campaign ROI.
  • Brand awareness and digital reach.
  • Achievement of overall marketing objectives.
Working Conditions
  • Office-based with occasional travel to hotels, lodges, trade shows, and marketing events.
  • May require occasional evening or weekend work during campaigns, launches, or promotional events.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
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