Director of Marketing

Foley, AL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketing strategy and multi-channel campaigns for a tourism resort, with team leadership and budget ownership.

  • Translate strategic direction into actionable marketing plans, campaign strategies, and execution timelines.
  • Must-have: Eight+ years of marketing management with multi-channel campaigns.
  • Standout: Own loyalty programs, partnerships, and guest-experience platforms.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Translate strategic direction into actionable marketing plans, campaign strategies, and execution timelines
  • Lead the execution of integrated marketing campaigns across digital, on-site, and off-site channels to drive attendance, engagement, and revenue
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the Marketing team, establishing clear priorities, workflows, and accountability
  • Develop, manage, and monitor marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with business objectives
  • Oversee brand execution across all channels, ensuring consistency in messaging, creative output, and guest-facing communications
  • Provide direction for internal creative development and ensure alignment with external agency campaign execution
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison for external agencies and vendors, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with internal priorities
  • Oversee execution of digital marketing efforts, including website content, email marketing, social media, and third-party platforms
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and effectiveness of all digital platforms supporting the guest experience
  • Oversee the execution and fulfillment of corporate sponsorships, partnerships, and community engagement initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Marketing, Advertising, Communication or related field is required
  • A minimum of eight (8) years marketing management experience is required
  • A minimum of three (3) years previous experience in a tourism-based marketing environment is required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general marketing and digital technologies is required
  • Experience working within a project management system is required
  • Proven experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, print, broadcast, and out-of-home media
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Experience managing budgets, tracking marketing spend, and aligning resources with business objectives
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence cross-functional teams
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
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OWA Parks & Resort

OWA Parks & Resort is a 520-acre destination located minutes from Alabama beaches on the Foley Beach Express. OWA's centerpiece is Tropic Falls, which includes a ride-focused theme park, the region's largest indoor water park—with convertible roof, and outdoor wave pool. With Downtown OWA's dining, shopping & entertainment plus award-winning accommodations, OWA Parks & Resort is the place in Coastal Alabama to thrill, then chill.

Founded in 2015
Foley, Alabama, USA
119 employees (7 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
126K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$125
Traffic Source Mix
Search
54.3%
Direct
34.5%
Referral
6.5%
Social
2.9%
Paid
1.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~119

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
3.5 years

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