Marketing And Communications Manager

Job description / Role

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic, guest-focused marketing and communications professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a marketing and communications manager, you are responsible for coordinating internal and external marketing activities for the property. The role involves publicity, media coverage, community relations, corporate image, and special events to market the company’s image for hospitality and services. Key responsibilities include:

• Promote the brand name through formulated advertising and public relations campaigns, and plan and reinforce the corporate identity.
• Support the implementation of ongoing, focused media and community relations programs that are strategically planned to support and enhance area marketing efforts.
• Develop and execute promotional and brand-building exercises in conjunction with the marketing department.
• Coordinate strategic local, regional, and international public relations campaigns to achieve marketing goals.
• Create new business tie-ups and partnerships.
• Liaise and coordinate with advertising agencies and media companies.
• Oversee all press releases and maintain a constant supply of articles for media partners.
• Assist in producing collateral from concept to final product in line with the Rotana corporate guidelines to build the brand.

Requirements

Education, qualifications, and experience

You should preferably be an advertising, marketing, or mass communication graduate, with a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar field and good knowledge of local and international media and media culture. You must be computer literate and have effective verbal and written communication skills in English. Arabic language ability is a definite plus. Solid experience in social media and digital marketing is essential.

Knowledge and competencies

The ideal candidate will be dynamic and well qualified, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm, and should possess the following competencies:

• Understanding the business
• Influencing outcomes
• Planning for business
• Team building
• Valuing diversity
• Leading people
• Adaptability
• Drive for results
• Customer focus
• Managing operations