<p>Blue Water Hospitality is a growing organization that is always looking for enthusiastic team members to join its journey! </p>
<p>Since its establishment in 2002, Blue Water has rapidly become a leader in the hospitality industry. We invest, develop, and manage RV resorts, campgrounds, hotels, and attractions. We have a range of accommodations, from cozy campsites to water parks to lavish hotel suites, and we pride ourselves on creating exceptional guest experiences. <br><br>If you share our passion for providing memorable guest experiences, we invite you to “Dive into Blue Water” and join our growing team!</p>
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<p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Location: (On-Site: W. Ocean City, MD)<br><br>INTRODUCTION TO ROLE: <br></strong>An independent, take-charge professional is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing marketing strategies across an assigned portfolio. Must meet tight deadlines with little supervision and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The Regional Marketing Manager should have a passion for helping the assigned portfolio increase its relevance in today’s increasingly digital world, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and build relationships with all properties, vendors, and partners. The position is responsible for managing each entity's marketing budgets and associated revenue. This position can be remote, hybrid, or in Ocean City, MD.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits eligibility: </strong><br></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Full-time roles are eligible for Health benefits, 401K, and property discounts </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: </strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Entrepreneurial mindset with strong communication skills, both written and verbal.'</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of Google Analytics, social media, and Email Marketing.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong project management skills; able to work independently on multiple assignments while maintaining high-quality results; deadline- and detail-oriented.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Able to work collaboratively with a team and independently without supervision.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong creative vision, with an understanding of business objectives and budgeting.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Positive, can-do attitude; flexibility, adaptability, and business acumen.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Basic understanding of graphic design.Salesforce Marketing Cloud knowledge a plus.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hospitality experience is a plus.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON: <br></strong>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform and assign the essential functions outlined below. </span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Regional Marketer over the assigned portfolio, their region, guests, and amenities.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Responsible for the creation and management of the portfolio strategic marketing playbook, marketing budget, and associated key performance indicators. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Responsible for all marketing request forms generated from the portfolio and providing timely feedback and assignment updates. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Creates an open, dynamic dialogue between operations and marketing to effectively communicate all marketing requests and needs. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strategically advises on which marketing channels would best deliver results, including making spend-per-channel recommendations.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Oversees all marketing channels per assigned region of properties - email, digital, social, PR, blog content topics, photo/video shoots, graphic design, etc. and provides month-over-month analytics and ROI report.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Responsible for the creation, design, and execution of all marketing materials associated with the assigned portfolio.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Supports execution of brand initiatives and strategies; thinks creatively and outside the box to initiate fresh, compelling, and creative concepts. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Abides by brand standards in the development of all campaigns and materials. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Provides direction, content, and approvals for social media to outsourced marketing partners on a complete monthly calendar basis.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to create ads and/or provide instructions for rectifying monthly social ad spending to outsourced vendors. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Responsible for curation and management of on-property photo/video needs, including shot list creation, channel specifications, and coordination of scheduling for any vendor stays/needs while on-site. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Research geographic and demographic information of the assigned portfolio and create plans for new tactics and media buys.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identifies and contributes best practices, new technologies, and initiatives to the overall marketing team.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Visit each assigned property 1x/a year.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Performs other duties as assigned.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Provides regular and reliable attendance</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH: <br></strong>The Regional Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Marketing Operations. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT YOU BRING: </strong> </span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in marketing, Arts, Graphics, Communication, or a related field.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Multi-property, multi-store, or regional experience in marketing or digital marketing.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum of 3 years of experience with integrative marketing technologies.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>WHAT IT TAKES (PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS): <br></strong>This is a largely sedentary role; however, some periods of sitting or standing are required. The ability to read and interpret color-coded writing is required. Dexterity is also required to operate computers and related tools. Some travel is required!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Ready to make waves with us? </strong>Apply today and let’s create unforgettable experiences together!</span></p><p> </p>
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<p>Blue Water is raising the standard of excellence and innovation in real estate development and hospitality with every entity brought on board.</p>
<p>Blue Water Development Corporation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws providing for equal employment opportunities and all laws related to terms and conditions of employment.</p>