Marketing Executive

Sales & Marketing - MRHE; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel in Edinburgh is seeking a creative Marketing Executive to enhance brand presence and engagement. You will execute marketing strategies, manage social media, and coordinate brand events. Candidates should have a marketing degree and proven hospitality experience. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential. This position offers career growth opportunities and staff incentives.

Benefits

Career opportunities

On-the-job training

Staff incentives

Qualifications

• Proven marketing experience, ideally within hospitality or high-volume environments.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and content strategy.
• Creative, proactive, and detail-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies with stakeholders.
• Manage social media campaigns and engagement.
• Produce marketing materials and coordinate events.

Skills

Social media expertise

Digital marketing knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications

Job description

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh is seeking a creative, proactive and commercially minded Marketing Executive to support and enhance the hotel’s brand presence and guest engagement for a fixed term twelve month contract.

Reporting to the Hotel General Manager, you will play a key role in executing marketing strategies across the hotel, with a strong focus on digital content, social media, and promoting the hotel’s newly refurbished restaurant and bar. You will work closely with Sales & Marketing, Operations, Food & Beverage, and Corporate teams to ensure a consistent and compelling brand experience across all touchpoints.

A Marketing Executive will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing marketing strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders to enhance brand visibility
• Managing and coordinating social media campaigns to promote Food & Beverage offerings, hotel events, and guest experiences
• Creating, scheduling and publishing engaging content across platforms including Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
• Monitoring and responding to social media engagement to build an active and positive online community
• Supporting the planning and delivery of marketing events, brand activations and PR initiatives to increase footfall and visibility
• Collaborating with the Food & Beverage team on promotional materials, menus and seasonal campaigns
• Producing marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, digital assets and email campaigns
• Working with department heads to identify promotional opportunities aligned with operational goals
• Providing operational support across departments to ensure brand consistency throughout the guest journey
• Attending regular cross-departmental meetings to align on marketing campaigns and objectives
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety policies and upholding brand standards
• Promoting a collaborative and positive work culture that supports employee engagement and development

To be successful in the role of Marketing Executive, we require:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Proven marketing experience, ideally within hospitality, travel, lifestyle or high-volume restaurant environments
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, digital marketing and content strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English
• Strong organisational, time management and project management skills
• A creative, proactive and detail-focused approach
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for storytelling, branding and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Hospitality or serviced apartment background desirable but not essential

Working with us provides the following benefits to you:

• Genuine career opportunities within our business
• Valuable on-the-job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Staff incentives when you and the team perform

About Us

The Unlimited Collection is a brand of The Ascott Limited.

At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.

A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

Employer: Jupiter Hotels Holdings Limited
Trading as: Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection, managed by The Ascott Limited