Marketing Director in UNITED KINGDOM

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Marketing Manager who is ready to step into their first Director-level role and join our rapidly growing team. As a key leader in the business, you will drive our external marketing activities and build a robust strategy to improve communication with our expanding community of hotels and travel companies.

At Hotel Trader, we are redefining lodging distribution within the travel and leisure industry. Our focus on data-driven conversion and the integration of cutting-edge technology forms the foundation of our disruptive approach. By automating processes and implementing innovative solutions, we are revolutionizing how accommodation is traded within a two-sided marketplace.

Hotel Trader is the leading global distribution platform connecting hotels and travel operators through a single, streamlined connection. Our scalable, automated solution enables direct hotel room distribution worldwide, eliminating manual processes and contracting inefficiencies. Backed by VC funding and founded by serial travel-tech entrepreneurs, Hotel Trader is a fully remote company with team members across the US, India, UK, Spain, Argentina, and Mexico.

At Hotel Trader, our core values guide our actions and shape our culture:

• Innovation: We foster a culture of innovation, continually seeking new ways to disrupt the lodging distribution industry through cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking solutions.
• Data-Driven: We leverage data and insights to inform decision-making, ensuring our strategies and products are grounded in evidence and user feedback.
• Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and diverse perspectives, promoting cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared success.
• Customer-Centric: Our customers are at the centre of everything we do. We are dedicated to understanding their needs and delivering exceptional experiences that exceed expectations.
• Agility: In a fast-paced, evolving industry, we thrive on adaptability and flexibility, responding quickly to market trends and opportunities.

These values drive our pursuit to transform the lodging distribution landscape and deliver game-changing solutions to our customers.

As the Marketing Director, you will work closely with Hotel Trader's leadership team to define and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy. Your responsibilities will include:

·      Managing the company website (https://HotelTrader.com/), including content updates, SEO/SEM strategies, and reporting on key metrics and trends.

·      Leading digital marketing initiatives, such as email campaigns, social media engagement, and overall lead-generation activities.

·      Developing and executing a communication strategy to engage Hotel Trader's growing network of hotels and travel companies.

·      Collaborate with the product team on technical launches including release comm's, external documentation and roll-out planning.

·      Maintaining and expanding the database of existing and potential customers.

·      Coordinating company events, including exhibitions, trade shows, and user conferences.

·      Overseeing public relations efforts and corporate communications, including thought leadership opportunities for senior management, newsletters, blogs, and press releases.

·      Managing the company’s brand identity across all online and offline marketing collateral (e.g., presentations, brochures, and project documents).

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in marketing within the software industry (experience in Travel and Tourism is a significant plus).
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Solid understanding of marketing strategy, planning, and channel management (a professional marketing qualification is preferred).
• Practical knowledge and hands-on experience with digital marketing tools and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A university degree (or equivalent education).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  

• Competitive base salary (TBC, depending on experience).
• Company pension plan (5% match).
• Unlimited paid holidays.
• Fully remote work environment.