Description
Company Overview
At Cohobnb our mission is to provide guests a wide array of unique and luxury vacation rentals and homeowners excellent vacation rental management. Each vacation rental is set up specifically for guest leisure through our number one core value: Excellence in Hospitality. Our team includes specialists in guest services, reservations, sales, property management, marketing, housekeeping, maintenance, interior design, and more! We are go-getters and applaud those who challenge the status quo & think outside the box. We love Northwest Arkansas & offering travelers white-glove service. We are a swiftly growing, yet stable, company, and are looking for A-Players who fit our company culture, align with our Core Values, and are excited to work with a small 100% locally owned business that offers corporate benefits!
Position Summary
We are looking for a results-driven, and detail-oriented Director of Marketing to join Cohobnb Properties. This role requires bi-directional marketing campaigns, both to guests (to increase rentals and revenue) and to property owners (to increase inventory) along with Public Relations Management. The right candidate will have an instinctive ability to recognize, retain, and respect the talent within the organization.
Job Description
- Manage and continually improve all aspects of Cohobnb Properties’ Marketing programs including SEO, Social Media, Newsletter, PPC, Print, Partnerships, Rate/Revenue Management, Listing Sites, and other relevant mediums
- Increase Cohobnb Properties’ bottom line through efficient growth in rental revenue, mark-ups, fees, and growth of inventory
- Research the customer experience (owner and guest) with Cohobnb Properties and drive improvements
- Plan and organize marketing functions and operations (brand awareness, communications, events etc.), and ensure they align with Cohobnb Properties’ unique “voice”
- Responsible for the look and content of the website(s) and social media outlets, maintaining brand awareness and maximizing visitor conversion
- Manage brand reputation including review sites, press releases, and community engagement
- Acquire reliable and comprehensive data on sales and customer experience from different departments
- Use CRM systems (such as mail chimp, Hubspot, etc) to provide drip email campaigns to potential guests, prior guests, potential owners, and current owners
- Drive investment in digital marketing and roll out technological upgrades
- Establish the marketing budget and track return on investment
- Keep abreast of market/industry research and understand how trends are changing
- Communicate regularly with other departments and executives, reporting on marketing and sales activity
- Contribute to product development for both guest and owner product offerings
- Use analytics to drive marketing and sales development
- Use customer analytics to drive owner and guest loyalty, customer behaviors, and market trends
- Set KPIs and track progress
- Drive business development and growth in existing and new markets
Key skills
- Leadership and influencing skills: As Director of Marketing you will, in conjunction with the COO, drive the strategy of our organization. Key to the role is the ability to inspire, motivate and persuade others across the organization
- Strong research and benchmarking skills: Using data and analytics to optimize marketing strategy
- Writing skills: Ability to write compelling, crisp copy for a variety of marketing channels
Requirements
- Proven experience as a director or manager in marketing, branding, digital advertising, or similar role. Experience in the Short Term Vacation Rental Industry is a plus.
- Demonstrable experience in developing efficient strategies and business plans for all marketing aspects (branding, product promotion etc.)
- Solid understanding of market research and data analysis methods
- Ability to apply marketing techniques over digital (e.g. social media) and non-digital (e.g. press) channels
- Understanding of different business disciplines (IT, finance, etc.)
- Proficient in business software (e.g. CRM)
- A leader with both creative and analytical capabilities
- Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal abilities
- BS/BA in business administration, marketing, communications, or relevant field, or at least 5 years relevant experience
- Remote based work is optional
Compensation
$60,000-70,000/year SalaryHealth, Vision, & Dental Insurance
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO & 2 Weeks Vacation
- 401k - 5% company match
- Frequent Performance Assessments
- Company Discounts at all Properties
- Flexible Office and Work-From-Home Schedule