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Marketing/E-Commerce Executive – LXR Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi (Pre-Opening)

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LXR Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi
Lively Salam Street - Al Kheeran Eastern Mangroves District, UAE

LXR Hotels & Resorts is a collection of independent, luxury properties that celebrate the unique character of each destination. Every hotel in the LXR portfolio offers a bespoke experience, combining authentic service with refined elegance and cultural richness. At LXR, we believe in creating unforgettable moments for our guests—and extraordinary opportunities for our team members.

• Coordinate and assist with delivering all agreed marketing and PR strategies and monitoring ongoing marketing and PR campaigns performance and reporting as directed by the Line Manager.
• Support the Line Manager by developing and implementing promotional activity, collateral and in-house merchandising as well as maintaining the hotels’ media library to include video, film and press coverage archives.
• Promote the hotels’ marketing activities to the media covering all food and beverage, rooms and event promotions.
• Support all internal communication activities including, but not limited to, regional and area updates, press release writing, newsletters and drafting speeches for company executives and assisting with senior management interviews with relevant preparation material.
• Promote and support all marketing and PR activities including special events, sponsorship opportunities, merchandising campaigns, exhibitions and property inspections.
• Support the department with media relations involving tracking social media, updating press kits, archiving news releases and press coverage, maintaining media databases, coordinating interviews, and ensuring relevant administrative duties are completed in advance of media visits.
• Organise and manage familiarisation trips for media professionals and entertain local media where appropriate.
• Assist with and, where required, lead on‑site photo shoots and hotel filming whilst ensuring all relevant administration approvals are completed and confirmed.
• Monitor and support Line Manager on all social media activity for the hotels whilst supporting departmental initiatives.
• Be a brand champion for the hotels ensuring all collateral conforms to agreed brand standards, using the right tone and voice compliant with corporate guidelines.
• Support and identify opportunities along with the Line Manager to grow and develop loyalty marketing activities with HHonors and other booker incentive schemes.
• Execute and implement appropriate use of marketing and PR content, creative resources, translation and photography while optimising an effective online presence in line with regional strategy.
• Respond to customer postings as appropriate tackling any complaints and issues.

• Support the Line Manager in executing effective content management across all available channels, including hotel websites, OTAs, social media, mobile marketing and partnership programs.
• Develop monthly/quarterly reports on activities highlighting results and next steps.
• Develop, maintain and grow the hotels’ databases to promote all hotel disciplines including targeted HHonors campaigns.
• Be mindful and attentive of local news or stories affecting hotel business and inform line management swiftly and effectively on information which could impact the reputation of the hotels.
• Actively respond to requests for information about the hotels.
• Assist in developing reports on specific marketing and PR initiatives and promotions.
• Assist in reviewing third‑party website content, ensuring standards are met and information is accurate, creative and current.
• Execute and report on competitive analysis on hotel, food and beverage and eCommerce marketing activities and maximise compatibility with public relations efforts.
• Ensure hotels have appropriate marketing and PR archives and content including up to date media lists, press kits, collateral, photo and video library, newsletters, brochures, desktop publishing and all matters relating to marketing and PR.
• Support and assist management in marketing and PR projects including resources with budget implications.
• Support all communications connected with hotel crisis and issues set out by the Line Manager.
• Achieve agreed performance goals and objectives of role set out by Line Manager and complete any reasonable task given from the Line Manager in a responsible and productive manner.

• The executive role focuses more on self‑development as opposed to developing team members.

• Establish and maintain effective rapport and open communication with all hotel disciplines.
• Develop strong working relationships with various levels of Hilton’s personnel including hotel and regional teams and comply with Hilton core values.
• Develop and manage working relationships with key members of the creative and media agencies.
• Work effectively within the cluster marketing and PR team as well as supporting all hotel departments including regional levels on marketing and PR campaigns.
• Support the Line Manager to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all external customers to include key members of the media, community organisations, local and municipality government officials, local industry organisations as well as suppliers and agencies.
• Excel at being an effective team player in all aspects of the role.

• Previous Marketing and/or Press Relations experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. High level proficiency of native language dependent on location of role.
• Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges.
• Ability to work under pressure at all times.
• Educated to College level or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrates ability to interact effectively with various levels of management.
• Proven experience of working to and understanding key marketing and PR disciplines, plans and strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, budget management and project and time management.
• Demonstrates an understanding of commercial awareness, able to adapt to changing priorities with key judgement and decision making skills.
• Exhibits previous experience of written work in a communications role.
• Able to interact effectively, create solutions, influence others and work diplomatically with a wide range of individuals.
• Professional approach, clean and well groomed at all times.
• Friendly demeanour, positive and enthusiastic attitude with strong customer focus and ability to work independently.
• Honesty, integrity, passion for hard work and achieving results and successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated self‑starter, with excellent attention to detail.
• Creatively minded and has a desire to work in marketing and/or PR for the hospitality industry.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and is a key team player with a “can do” attitude and thrives on a challenge.
• Good understanding of Hilton, its core values and management structure.

• Previous experience of working in a marketing and PR role for the hospitality industry.
• Able to speak additional key business languages.
• Qualifications or courses relating to creative, descriptive or effective writing.
• Experience of working with media and design agencies.
• Educated to College level with previous marketing and PR experience.

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full‑service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For over a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!