Marketing Executive

Rotana Hotels; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotana employee benefits

Job summary

Rotana in Bahrain seeks a Marketing Communications Manager to develop and execute the annual marketing plan, manage media relations and curate compelling press materials. You will coordinate events, oversee online content and ensure brand consistency across campaigns.

The role involves hosting media and partners, managing advertising efforts, and collaborating with agencies to produce impactful promotional materials. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing communications for hospitality or luxury brands.
• Ability to formulate and implement corporate communications plans.
• Strong networking with media agencies and press contacts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement an effective filing & administrative system for the department and build a comprehensive customer/sponsor/media database.
• Prepare correspondence for client base, media, sponsorships and thank-you letters to ensure clear communication.
• Maintain up-to-date press kit, biographies, developments and photography for marketing use.
• Assist GM in developing an annual Marketing & Communications Plan monthly.
• Disseminate information to media and manage relationships with local, national and international outlets.

Skills

Media relations

Marketing communications

Event coordination

Content management

Advertising campaigns

Tools

MS Office

Photoshop

CMS

Job description

• Maintain and implement an effective filing & administrative system for all matters related to the department, including but not limited to identifying and maintaining a comprehensive database of customers, sponsors, media and any other potential client base for effective and targeted communication
• Formulate all correspondence related to the client base, media, sponsorship proposals, letters of thanks and appreciation and any other required business correspondence in order to ensure effective communication
• Maintain an effective and updated file of the company’s press kit, biographies, developments and photography for any marketing purpose they may be required
• Assist the General Manager in developing an Annual Marketing & Communications Plan for the promotion of the property, Rooms and Food & Beverage goals on a monthly basis
• Handle all dissemination of information to the media and to maintain an effective working relationship with all members of target media, electronic and print, local, national and international to encourage and maximize coverage of all events and promotions
• Host members of the media, strategic partners and clients at functions and events whenever required
• Manage the advertising function in such a way that all advertisements are effective and reflect a positive image of the property and the Rotana brand
• Establish effective relations with Agencies to devise and maximize publicity materials (printed collaterals, radio campaigns, advertising, etc.) as well as handle the production of all promotional materials, including gathering of supporting data and collateral and briefing the advertising agencies and/or printers in order to come up with effective marketing campaigns
  Follow up on all matters related to the MarCom Department including and not limited to press releases, collaterals delivery and dissemination to ensure projects and activities are completed within the set target time
• Manage the online content and imagery of Rotana and the property on rotana.com, rotanatimes.com and in the publication of the Employee newsletters and Intranet to ensure that correct and proper information and appropriate images are in place
• Monitor all media releases for the property and for the competition to ensure that the department is updated on what is written about the property, and what the competitors’ activities are
• Handle effective communication with all departments in the properties to ensure efficient inter-property dissemination of information
• Manage effective direct marketing campaigns to identified target markets using either surface or electronic mailing means, including but not limited to Rotana Rewards
• Take photographs of all internal functions, Banquet and Conference functions and VIP’s visiting in the Hotel for possible press release distribution as well as for documentation
• Submit a monthly report to the General Manager and Corporate Vice President - Marketing updating on all matters related to the activities within the department
• Attend division and General meetings and handle the writing of minutes and documentation whenever required