Senior Marketing Leader - Luxury Hospitality Brand

Raffles Hotels & Resorts; Manama; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount rates in Accor worldwide

Learning programs through our Academie

Talent development opportunities

CSR involvement

Job summary

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain is seeking a visionary Marketing Leader to steer the property’s luxury brand and integrated campaigns. You will oversee digital transformation, market research, and cross-functional collaboration to drive guest acquisition and retention.

Key responsibilities include leading a high-performing team, managing budgets, and partnering with senior leadership to deliver measurable ROI across digital, traditional, and experiential channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of marketing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in hospitality/luxury.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing large teams and cross-functional influence.
• Strategic thinker able to translate business goals into effective marketing initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of digital marketing including SEO, SEM, social media, content marketing, and email marketing.
• Creative and innovative mindset to drive brand growth and engagement.
• Analytical and data-driven; ability to interpret data and measure campaign performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for senior leadership and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the overall marketing strategy aligned with Bahrain business goals.
• Oversee brand vision and positioning across platforms and touchpoints.
• Develop and implement integrated marketing campaigns for acquisition, engagement and retention.
• Lead digital marketing efforts including SEO/SEM, social media, email and paid media.
• Leverage market research and customer insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, sales and revenue management to align marketing with ROI.
• Manage marketing budget and resource allocation for optimization and ROI.
• Lead and develop a high-performing marketing team and foster a culture of creativity and collaboration.
• Communicate strategy, updates and results to executives and stakeholders.
• Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance; provide actionable insights.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Digital marketing

Brand management

Data analysis

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain is seeking a visionary Marketing Leader to steer the property’s luxury brand and integrated campaigns. You will oversee digital transformation, market research, and cross-functional collaboration to drive guest acquisition and retention.

Key responsibilities include leading a high-performing team, managing budgets, and partnering with senior leadership to deliver measurable ROI across digital, traditional, and experiential channels.