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

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