Performance Marketing Manager

This position will be fully responsible for the operation of IHG's performance marketing program and will develop performance marketing strategies tailored to the Chinese market. Will manage the day-to-day operations of the global Performance Marketing program including ignite and boost, with a focus on search engine marketing/paid search. This is a hands-on role that involves sizable marketing budgets with a high level of accountability. The candidate will manage the paid search accounts / performance accounts to drive direct rooms revenue into IHG’s portfolio of hotels, and continuously optimize the media effectiveness. Your day to day

• Take ownership of the day-to-day account management across local (Baidu, 360…) and global search engine partners (Google, Bing…)
• Lead the search agency to manage the local search account optimization and drive efficiency. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of tasks including targeted keyword research, creation of relevant and compelling ad copy, as well as implementation of A/B tests and bidding optimization
• Analyze and optimize the account performance to maximize the media buy effectiveness. Provide reporting and optimization tactics on a regular basis to the immediate team and wider Brand and Marketing stakeholders
• Stay current with new advances in Search Engine Marketing, competitive landscape and keyword research. Test out related placements to find out optimal ways to drive incremental revenue and innovation. Effectively share insights/best practices to the Digital & Voice team and stakeholders
• Keep effective communication with Global Ignite team and other regional counterparts to promote China hotels in overseas paid media as to drive inbound traffic and improve conversion
• Work with analytics and Marketing product teams to ensure network transactions are tracked and reported accurately. Identify and communicate trends and milestones of program performance to key stakeholders

What we need from you

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing management, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in performance media.
• Candidates with direct experience managing campaigns on leading media platforms (such as Google or Baidu) will also be given priority
• Profound knowledge of the local and global paid search landscape
• Hands-on experience with search management and analytical tools, such as Google AdWords Editor, Baidu Phoenix Editor, Google Analytics and Omniture. Knowledge of Kenshoo is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint required
• Demonstrated strong presentation skills in good command of English and Mandarin

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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