Marketing Director Accor Hotels UAE

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Village Triangle is currently seeking suitable candidate for position of Marketing Director. This position is responsible for the planning and management of the overall marketing and pr of the hotel to achieve optimal occupancy, maximizing revenue, and meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives.

Responsibilities of Marketing Director

Business Performance

• Maintain good working relationships with local and international media.
• Maintain current media lists: local and international travel, leisure, lifestyle, entertainment, business and food editors.
• Execute media placements for hotel through news releases and personal contacts.
• Develop business and leisure travel promotions; release to press and/or target audience.
• Explore valuable media trades where appropriate.
• Serve as hotel spokesperson, when appointed by General Manager, to make all official statements for hotel to media, especially during crisis situations.
• Maintain photo/electronic library of hotel Executive Committee and all other aspects of hotel.
• Maintain and update hotel’s website.
• Submit stories/photos to media regularly. Monitor news coverage and circulate internally.
• Maintain updated hotel press kit to include news releases, Executive Committee biographies & photos.
• Establish PR & Communications programs that will benefit and support sales and F&B strategies and initiatives.
• Assist Director of Sales in developing and producing sales support materials for hotel (newsletters, brochures, mailers, promotion materials, in-room information, guides, etc.).
• Assist Food and Beverage Manager in the development and production of signage, menus, and other F&B collateral materials.
• Contribute to employee newsletter, announcements and other printed materials published by the Talent & Culture department.
• Monitor all printed materials to ensure adherence to corporate identity standards.
• Arrange photography of VIP guests and maintain archives.
• Coordinate all special events and promotions with the aim to maximize publicity.
• Evaluate request for hotel donations of services/financial participation from civil, social and charitable organizations, respond to requests, coordinate reservations and preparation of gift certificates, Serve as hotel’s representative on major civic or community programs .

Other Responsibilities of Marketing Director

• Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures.
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management.

Requirements of Marketing Director

• High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of global markets and business acumen.
• Minimum 5 years of Marketing and Pr management experience or at least 2 years of experience in a similar capacity with proven records.

Skills and Knowledge Desired

• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and customer contact skills.
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details.
• Ability to multi task, work well in stressful & high pressure situations.
• A team player & builder.
• A motivator & self starter.
• Well presented and professionally groomed at all times.

Job Benefits

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

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