Director of Marketing

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We have two hotel chains: Accent Inns, where there is a rubber duck in every room, and Hotel Zed, where we rebel against the ordinary. Our latest venture is ROAR, our live-fire restaurant in Tofino, BC. We are searching for a Director of Marketing to join our flock of totally unique and fun-loving individuals to drive our business forward in the long term.

This role reports to the VP of Sales, Marketing & Revenue and is a key player in the organization, leading with love to develop and coach a team of 6 Marketing pros to drive brand awareness, demand generation and conversion across all channels.

Benefits & Work Perks

We cover 100% of medical and dental premiums, PLUS you get free mental health benefits. We also have a bunch of Work Perks just for you:

Salary: $110,000 - $160,000

• Free nights at any of our hotels + discounts for your friends & family.

• Live your Best Life fund (we'll help pay for courses that'll make your life better, whether or not they're related to your role with us)

• Employee purchase program so you can get sweet deals on everything from electronics to linens.

• Free nights at any of our hotels + discounts for your friends & family.

• Leadership development and coaching programs.

• 3 weeks' vacation and flexible sick leave.

And these are just a few!

What the Role is Quacked Up to Be

Reporting to our VP of Sales, Marketing & Revenue you will be our driving force for defining and executing strategic marketing plans. You will work closely with your marketing team to oversee integrated campaigns, brand stewardship and all communications. You will partner with the Wolfpack (this is what we call our Sales team), Revenue, Operations, Finance, and P&C to align Marketing initiatives with overall objectives. You will oversee campaign performance, measurement and reporting while fostering a culture of collaboration, learning and celebration.

In your first 3 months, you will...

• Work closely with Rachel, our VP of Sales, Marketing & Revenue, to understand the current state of our Marketing programs and strategic vision

• Meet your team of Marketing pros, spend time building relationships and having fun with your team to understand better who they are and what they need from you as a leader

• Have dedicated time to learn and practice our Leading with Love philosophy and begin to have a deep understanding of how to lead at Accent Inns

• Learn about our feedback, coaching, and mentor programs at Accent Inns and begin to use them with your teams

• Meet 1-on-1 with your fellow directors and the regional managers to better understand their roles and departments, and learn how their teams have historically used Marketing initiatives and gather any feedback

• Review competitor landscapes and guest feedback to gain an understanding of our guest profiles and needs

• Start travelling to our various properties to get to know all three brands, their locations and their features

• Run through all Marketing, Sales & Revenue programs and the current roadmap to identify our needs and priorities for the future

In your first 12 months, you will...

• Have established a strong and trusting relationship with your team and developed career progression plans for each of them; setting priorities and delegating responsibilities to maximize impact and cross-skill development

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that encourages empowerment, experimentation, professional growth, and recognition

• Have worked on defining the annual and multi-year marketing strategy tied to company goals

• Have established strong relationships with your stakeholders (Wolfpack, Revenue, Operations, Finance, and P&C); to align campaigns with demand generation, awareness initiatives and customer programs

• Have owned brand strategy, voice, visual identity, and positioning; ensuring consistent application across all touchpoints

• Led ideation, planning, execution, and optimization of integrated campaigns across all channels

• Overseen campaign timelines, creative briefs, activation plans, and go-to-market execution

• Analyzed campaign performance and audience insights to drive continuous optimization and inform strategy; recommending next steps

• Overseen external communications and PR strategy to raise visibility, credibility, and thought leadership

• Worked closely with the Care Bears (our executive leadership team) on executive presentations, speeches and external messaging

• Established regular reporting cadence for team, cross-functional stakeholders, and Care Bears to communicate progress and outcomes

This exciting role will be a key contributor to shaping and reinforcing our culture of collaboration, learning, and celebration. This role partners closely with multiple departments across all business functions and properties, shaping how our brands evolve at Accent Inns/Hotel Zed/ROAR. Communication, alignment and developing close relationships with key stakeholders will be key in ensuring the success of this role. You will spend 25% of your time travelling to our various locations throughout the year to have on-site presence.

What to expect

Application: We will do our best to review and respond to all applications.

First Interview 45 Min: You will meet with Laura Miles, our HRBP to discuss our culture, values, and the team in general.

Second Interview 60 Min: You will meet with Diane Portelance, our Director of Sales, and Greg Pohlod, our Director of Revenue, to discuss how the Marketing, Wolfpack and Revenue teams partner and work together.

Third Interview 60 Min in-person: You will meet with Rachel Johns, our VP of Marketing, Sales & Revenue, and Chris Baddeley, our Senior VP, to discuss strategy, project management, and translating company objectives into departmental projects.

Presidential Chat 30 Min: You will have a meeting with Rachel Johns, VP of Marketing, Revenue & Sales and Chris Campbell, our President (as schedule permits), to discuss your Marketing philosophy and learn more about the history of Accent Inns.

Offer: This is where we get to pop the champagne (or sparkling non-alcoholic apple cider) to celebrate joining our crew of Ducks 'n Rebels!

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