Local Marketing Manager – Growth, Content & Partnerships

Hornblower Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group in Chicago seeks a Marketing Manager to lead localized marketing strategies at our port locations, driving revenue, brand awareness, and guest engagement while aligning with national initiatives. You will adapt campaigns for local markets and collaborate with port leadership and corporate teams.

You will manage campaigns, content, events, and partnerships that support ticket sales and business growth, while tracking performance and optimizing spend.

Qualifications

• Hospitality industry experience is highly desired.
• Experience (3-5+ years) in both B2B and B2C marketing.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization and influencing without authority.
• Proven ability to build insight-driven, metric-focused, multi-channel marketing plans that drive YOY revenue growth.
• Proven success in developing and activating revenue-driving partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute localized marketing strategies to drive revenue and guest engagement.
• Manage local marketing budgets and participate in port reviews.
• Track KPIs and report performance to leadership weekly/quarterly.
• Plan and coordinate local content shoots and media.
• Collaborate with port leadership and corporate teams on campaigns and events.
• Support local partnerships, events, and brand activations.

Skills

Hospitality industry experience

B2B marketing

B2C marketing

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Campaign analytics

Job description

Hornblower Group in Chicago seeks a Marketing Manager to lead localized marketing strategies at our port locations, driving revenue, brand awareness, and guest engagement while aligning with national initiatives. You will adapt campaigns for local markets and collaborate with port leadership and corporate teams.

You will manage campaigns, content, events, and partnerships that support ticket sales and business growth, while tracking performance and optimizing spend.