Junior Marketing Specialist

In 2024, a group of lifelong friends in Brisbane turned a small number of properties into a fast-growing short-term rental business — driven by grit, ownership, and a commitment to doing things better. Today, Smart Suites manages short-term rental accommodation across Rocklea, Sunnybank, Acacia Ridge, and nearby areas in Queensland, Australia. We adopt AI-driven tools, structured systems, and clear operating standards to improve efficiency, decision-making, guest experience, and business growth. Our culture feels more like a sports team than a traditional company: accountable, collaborative, curious, and focused on results. We're now looking for a Junior Marketing Specialist who is organized, creative, analytical, and excited to support digital marketing, content, lead generation, research, campaigns, and brand-building initiatives. Important Notes Before You Apply Role Type: Full-time independent contractor, not a permanent employee role Compensation: AUD $1,000 – $1,300 per month, all-inclusive Schedule: Flexible full-time role, Monday to Sunday as required Location: Work from anywhere in the Philippines Time & Productivity Tracking: All contractors use Hubstaff for time and activity tracking to ensure transparency and accountability AI-Driven Work Environment: You must be comfortable using AI tools, automation, and digital systems to improve productivity and work quality Why Our Recruitment Process Is Thorough We believe long-term success comes from the right fit — for both the contractor and the business. Our multi-stage recruitment process helps ensure clarity, alignment, and realistic expectations. You can expect: Initial Interview: Background, motivation, communication style, and role fit Technical Live Assessment: Practical marketing, research, content, and campaign-related tasks Behavioral Interview: Ownership, adaptability, coachability, and problem-solving Pre-Offer Role Fit Assessment Meet the Founder / Final Interview: Expectations, growth, and long-term alignment Pre-Engagement Steps: IT Audit / systems readiness Reference Check Yes, it's detailed — but it reflects our commitment to building reliable, long-term contractor partnerships. What You'll Do Website, SEO & Digital Content: Assist with website updates, basic SEO, keyword research, metadata updates, landing pages, and content improvements Social Media & Content Management: Draft captions, social posts, newsletters, and promotional materials; schedule posts and monitor engagement Lead Generation & Market Research: Research potential customers, partners, property opportunities, agencies, and market segments Prospect Database Management: Build and maintain lead lists, research trackers, and prospect databases Digital Campaign Support: Assist with Meta, Google, email, and other digital campaigns Email Marketing & CRM: Support email campaign creation, segmentation, scheduling, automation, and CRM updates Brand Management: Help maintain consistent messaging and presentation across Smart Suites' digital channels Partnership Support: Research partnership opportunities and assist with outreach, follow-ups, and documentation Analytics & Reporting: Track website, social, campaign, email, lead, and engagement metrics Project Coordination: Maintain marketing trackers, SOPs, files, dashboards, and project updates AI & Automation: Use AI and workflow automation tools to improve research, content creation, reporting, and repetitive marketing tasks Ad Hoc Marketing Support: Assist with award submissions, pitch decks, photoshoot coordination, event logistics, vendor sign-offs, and time-sensitive marketing projects What We're Looking For 1–2 years of experience in digital marketing, social media, lead generation, content marketing, or a related role Strong entry-level candidates with relevant practical experience may also be considered Basic understanding of social media, SEO, paid advertising, email marketing, and lead generation Good written communication and copywriting skills Comfortable working with spreadsheets, reports, trackers, and basic marketing data Strong research skills and attention to detail Organised, proactive, coachable, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Comfortable learning new digital tools and marketing platforms Confident using AI tools to research, create, analyse, and improve work Experience in hospitality, property, accommodation, travel, or service-based businesses is an advantage Tools & Technology Meta Business Suite / Meta Ads Manager Google Ads Google Analytics 4 WordPress or other CMS platforms HubSpot, Zoho, or similar CRM systems Apollo, La Growth Machine, LinkedIn, or similar lead-generation tools Zoho Campaigns or other email marketing tools Canva and/or Adobe Photoshop Microsoft 365, Excel, Outlook, and Teams AI tools and workflow automation platforms What Success Looks Like Success in this role will be measured through: Consistent and timely execution of the marketing content calendar Growth in website and social media engagement Number and quality of marketing, partnership, and lead-generation opportunities identified Accuracy and completeness of lead and market research databases Improvement in email, website, social, and campaign engagement metrics Contribution to qualified lead generation and conversion Timely completion of assigned marketing projects and deliverables Quality and usefulness of market and competitor research Effective use of AI and automation to improve marketing efficiency Consistent adherence to Smart Suites' brand standards and marketing processes About Smart Suites Smart Suites is redefining hospitality in Australia by combining operational discipline, technology-driven execution, and a strong focus on guest experience. As we continue to grow, every contractor plays a meaningful role in building scalable, reliable systems that support our guests, our properties, and our team. This is a great opportunity for a junior marketer who wants hands-on exposure to digital marketing, AI-enabled workflows, lead generation, campaign execution, and brand growth within a fast-moving hospitality business. Originally posted on Himalayas