Head of Marketing Communications

Westin Hotels & Resorts; Manama; On-site; BHD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westin Hotels & Resorts seeks a Director of Marketing Communications to plan, direct, and coordinate all communications activities, with emphasis on public relations. The role aims to promote the hotel's prestigious image and contribute to revenue growth.

Responsibilities include leading PR, media relations, and advertising initiatives, managing budgets, and collaborating with corporate offices to ensure consistency across the brand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Develops an annual communications plan with specific goals and budgets as outlined in the hotel's marketing plan/communications manual.
• Prepares working plans to achieve goals and ensures the communications team is fully briefed on goals and progress.
• Oversees mailings; ensures corporate ID manual is up-to-date and implemented.
• Prepares monthly sales & marketing communications reports.
• Supervises photography for advertising, collateral and PR in liaison with the DOM and agencies.
• Maintains a comprehensive media contacts list and manages key media relationships.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Communication strategy

Budget management

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Hotel and Restaurant Management

Job description

Westin Hotels & Resorts seeks a Director of Marketing Communications to plan, direct, and coordinate all communications activities, with emphasis on public relations. The role aims to promote the hotel's prestigious image and contribute to revenue growth.

Responsibilities include leading PR, media relations, and advertising initiatives, managing budgets, and collaborating with corporate offices to ensure consistency across the brand.