Marketing & Communications Manager - Six Senses Zighy Bay

InterContinental Hotels Group; Zahr al Qar; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading luxury hotel as the Marketing and Communications Manager, responsible for promoting the Six Senses brand and handling public relations. This role requires strategic planning and execution of marketing initiatives while ensuring alignment with brand values. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and over five years of experience in the hospitality sector. Become part of a team committed to sustainability and emotional hospitality at Six Senses Zighy Bay.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Over five years of experience in marketing and communications within travel or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the efficient operation of the Sales & Marketing department.
• Prepare public relations budgets and manage campaigns.
• Serve as a media spokesperson and manage crisis communications.

Skills

Communications

Public Relations

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Journalism, or Communications

Job description

Marketing & Communications Manager - Six Senses Zighy Bay

As Marketing and Communications Manager, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them, embracing our values of local sensitivity, global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsibility, fun, quirkiness, and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness, and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars through strategic planning and development, ensuring all directives, practices, and initiatives are implemented, embraced, and adopted within the resort.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Marketing and Communications Manager, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Sales & Marketing department to provide exceptional products and services within brand operating standards.

The duties and responsibilities include:

1. Prepare the public relations budget with the Director of Sales and Marketing and manage campaigns accordingly.
2. Create innovative public relations and publicity programs to increase revenue and awareness, fostering a positive perception of the hotel, spa, restaurants, services, and hosts.
3. Ensure all hotel promotions align with the Six Senses brand image and maintain professionalism in content and presentation.
4. Assist the General Manager with crisis communications related to media and guests during emergencies or safety situations.
5. Serve as a media spokesperson, providing timely and accurate responses, and proactively managing communications internally and externally.
6. Maintain professional media relationships to earn trust and respect as a reliable source of newsworthy information.
7. Advise management by tracking public attitudes and informing the general manager of potential impacts of decisions.
8. Manage social media platforms effectively to communicate and influence organizational perception.
9. Coordinate with the Home Office and sister resorts, keeping them informed of news and opportunities.
10. Control website content and quality.
11. Maintain contact with the Home Office, file monthly reports, and inform the team of events and developments of media value.
12. Ensure proper use of corporate identity on all materials and produce media releases and advisories.
13. Manage media kits and other Public Relations materials to ensure brand consistency and accuracy.
14. Organize on-property and off-property promotions, maintaining an effective database.
15. Maintain image files of the property and hosts.
16. Align communications with the hotel’s marketing plan and revenue objectives.
17. Implement cost-focused strategies through training and education.
18. Operate in compliance with legal, statutory, and safety standards, ensuring all documentation and controls are maintained.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Journalism, or Communications.
• Over five years of experience in marketing and communications within travel, hospitality, or luxury goods sectors.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and the ability to live in a remote location for extended periods.

This overview provides a general understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Marketing and Communications Manager at Six Senses Zighy Bay. It is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Six Senses Zighy Bay is an equal opportunity employer, applying this policy to all employment terms and conditions.

Who we are

Six Senses is a changemaker committed to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness.

Our diverse portfolio of properties worldwide aims to reawaken senses, helping travelers reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.

Embark on this journey with us to explore life’s undiscovered passageways and meaningful experiences.

If you believe you're a great fit despite not meeting every requirement, we encourage you to apply and start your journey today.