Director of Marketing

OKC- Who knew!

Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark. A trendy city hosting a resurgent downtown, OKC is a big city with a family friendly feel. Surrounded by surburban communities , downtown is a short drive away for all residents, offering easy access to venues and attractions. Parks and trails are located throughout the city, with a temperate climate, outdoor activities are a way of life.

The OKANA Resort and Indoor waterpark is located along the Oklahoma river within 10 minutes from downtown. Only 15 minutes from Will Rogers World Airport, the resort will change the hospitality landscape and offer 404 rooms, all offering spectacular views of either the river or resort lagoon with a full range of award-winning dining options and 30,000 SqFt of indoor/outdoor event space. A full service Spa, extensive retail, 100,000 SqFt indoor waterpark, 4.5 acre outdoor lagoon, large family entertainment center all designed to enhance the guest experience. Sitting next door to the First American Museum, our prime location will be an easy find for our guests and visitors. Join our team to contribute to our distinctive and creative atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth!

As Director of Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic marketing initiatives that drive brand awareness, attract new guests and elevate the overall guest experience. This is an opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing and innovative organization that values creativity, collaboration and excellence. If you are passionate about creating compelling marketing campaigns, fostering brand loyalty and contributing to the success of a world-class resort and waterpark, we invite you to explore this exciting career opportunity with OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark. The Director of Marketing will oversee all marketing planning and execution strategies for the resort.
Our ideal candidate is an energetic marketing professional who thrives on creativity and planning including:

• Branding Awareness/Positioning/Social Media expert
• Media and P.R. Strategy
• Supervise and lead a team
• Produce engaging content for our online presence
• Track and Monitor progress for all campaigns
• Collaborate with all departments to execute on strategy
• Produce marketing budgets/monitor and control expenses
• Source advertising placements/manage budget and process
• Conduct market research to keep abreast of trends/competitors
• Excellent communication skills
• Manage community relations
• Thorough knowledge of web analytics
• Ability to engage others/teamwork
• Excellent presentation skills
• Agency management (Social Media/Public Relations)
• Storytelling from Data and Analysis
• Creative thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Support Sales team with creative marketing approach
• Generate marketing materials for team
• Manage partnerships and sponsorships and deliver expectations
• Lead multiple projects with a steady approach

• Previous Resort and/or Waterpark experience
• Pre-opening experience, a plus, preferably at an Independent Resort Lifestyle Hotel
• Bachelors Degree, preferred
• 3 years of combined marketing, advertising and/or e-commerce experience
• Prior Hospitality/Tourism experience recommended

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