What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOTEL/FOOD SERVICE MARKETING ACTIVATION ASSOCIATE position at Cella?
Location: NYC, Financial District - Hybrid (3x a week onsite)
Job Type: Year long contract with potential for conversion
Compensation Range: $23 - 27 per hour
Our client is looking for a Marketing Activation Associate who will support the execution of strategic marketing initiatives for their Food Service channel, with a focus on hotel, travel and hospitality partners. This role will collaborate cross-functionally to activate brand programs, support sales efforts, and ensure operational excellence across customer touchpoints.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Hospitality Marketing manager with the creation and execution of brand activation plans for hotel, travel and hospitality partners, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
- Partner with sales to build compelling selling stories and support RFP responses for strategic hotel, travel and hospitality accounts.
- Execute ad hoc solutions for strategic hotel, travel and hospitality partners, including branded materials, experiential concepts, and tailored programs.
- Coordinate operations, materials, and shipping logistics for non-hotel travel and hospitality partners, ensuring timely delivery and execution of marketing programs.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to maintain quality and service standards.
- Activate onsite events related to the hospitality channel, taking full ownership in planning and execution.
- Support post-event reporting and lead follow-up to maximize impact.
- Monitor program performance, customer feedback, and market trends to inform future strategy.
- Coordination and execution of all shows and conference activities related to the hotel, travel and hospitality segment.
- Ensure budgetary compliance and monitoring related to all executed activities.
- Support the sales teams in customer support including activating visibility on property, planning and execution of industry trade shows and events, and partner programming.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, ideally in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- 2-4 years of Food Service/Hotel marketing experience.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in PPT, Excel.
- Self-started able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong project management skills.
- Physical, Mental, and Travel Requirements.
- Ability to travel as needed up to 40% of time.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
JOBID: JN -122025-120158
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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Salary : $23 - $27