Marketing & Communication Manager

Accor; Khopoli; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in India seeks a seasoned Marketing Communications/Public Relations professional to manage media relations for local and international outlets. You will develop press releases, coordinate media events, and support promotions for the hotel across business and leisure segments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in marketing communications or 2 years in a similar capacity, with strong English proficiency and MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6+ years of experience in Marketing Communications/Public Relations or 2 years in a similar capacity.
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good relationships with local and international media.
• Execute media placements and develop travel promotions.
• Coordinate press releases and media outreach for the hotel.
• Serve as hotel spokesperson during crises as directed by GM.
• Support Director of Sales & Marketing with sales materials and collateral.
• Maintain press kit, archives and updates to the hotel website.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

\"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description

• Maintain good working relationships with local and international media
• Maintain current media lists: local and international travel, leisure, lifestyle, entertainment, business and food editors
• Execute media placements for hotel through news releases and personal contacts
• Develop business and leisure travel promotions; release to press and/or target audience
• Explore valuable media trades where appropriate
• Serve as hotel spokesperson, when appointed by General Manager, to make all official statements for hotel to media, especially during crisis situations
• Maintain photo/electronic library of hotel Executive Committee and all other aspects of hotel Maintain and update hotel's website
• Submit stories/photos to media regularly. Monitor news coverage and circulate internally
• Maintain updated hotel press kit to include news releases, Executive Committee biographies & photos
• Establish PR & Communications programs that will benefit and support sales and F&B strategies and initiatives.
• Assist Director of Sales and Marketing in developing and producing sales support materials for hotel (newsletters, brochures, mailers, promotion materials, in-room information, guides, etc.)
• Assist Director of Food and Beverage in the development and production of signage, menus, and other F&B collateral materials
• Contribute to employee newsletter, announcements and other printed materials published by the People& Culture department
• Monitor all printed materials to ensure adherence to corporate identity standards
• Arrange photography of VIP guests and maintain archives.
• Coordinate all special events and promotions with the aim to maximize publicity.

Evaluate request for hotel donations of services/financial participation from civil, social and charitable organizations; respond to requests, coordinate reservations and preparation of gift certificates; Serve as hotel's representative on major civic or community programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Marketing Communications/Public Relation or 2 years of experience in a similar capacity
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

Competencies

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and highly reliable in thorough execution and follow-through
• Ability to work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Additional Information

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Marketing Communications/Public Relation or 2 years of experience in a similar capacity
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and highly reliable in thorough execution and follow-through
• Ability to work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times