Hospitality Community Marketing Specialist

About the position

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™. As the Community Marketing Manager, Hospitality you’ll be responsible for driving awareness, affinity, and advocacy for YETI within the adventure travel and premier lodging industry. In this role you’ll be responsible for establishing relationships and driving alignment for the YETI brand and products with global resorts and properties that set the standard in adventure travel and provide unique experiences. You are a highly motivated marketer with a deep personal passion for all things adventure and travel and understand the operational functions within premier lodging to drive impact around sustainable efforts with YETI products. You love making connections and understand the network in the hospitality tourism community. You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments, and aren’t afraid to take initiative and run with projects with varying levels of direction.

Responsibilities

• Align, service, and maintain day-to-day relationships with key travel and premier lodging partners
• Drive expansion and opportunities with the right hospitality partners to integrate the YETI brand and products across operational functions
• Work closely with the marketing team to create campaigns and content pertaining to adventure travel
• Internal consultant for the broader marketing team as it pertains to the hospitality tourism industry
• Ensure YETI maintains relevance and authenticity in the community
• Provide necessary intel for YETI on any major trends within the industry
• Active outreach and communication in-person or over phone/email to relevant individuals and groups in the dedicated community
• Handle day-to-day needs of partner relationships within the community, and assist with production and staffing of consumer-facing events on behalf of the YETI brand
• Willingness to travel 60% of the time

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience interfacing and/or working in the hospitality tourism community, which can include marketing, management, outfitter, or operations and guest services
• BA in Hospitality Management preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• You must be able to handle and manage multiple relationships with partners with the highest level of customer service
• The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize travel and time in the field within regular department workflow
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Goal oriented with high standards for excellence to drive results
• Strong time management skills

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
• Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location