Assistant Marketing Director

St. Regis; Doha; On-site; QAR 182,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Doha is seeking a Marketing Manager to develop and implement marketing strategies aimed at achieving revenue goals across various departments. Responsibilities include managing guest communications, collaborating with departmental leaders for marketing needs, and executing marketing programs effectively. Candidates should possess a degree in Marketing or Business Administration along with relevant experience. The role provides opportunities to work in a dynamic and culturally diverse environment.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree and 3 years experience in Marketing or relevant area.
• 4-year degree and 1 year experience in Marketing or relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements marketing strategies for departments.
• Manages all in-hotel messaging to guests.
• Liaises with departmental leaders to develop marketing plans.

Skills

Marketing strategy development

Communication skills

Project management

Education

2-year degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related major

4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related major

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Develops and implements marketing strategies designed to achieve RevPar/share-of-wallet (non-room revenue) goals for departments including, but not limited to, spa, food and beverage, retail, concierge, and front office. Manages all in-hotel messaging to guests. Updates hotel web page content as needed to ensure up-to-date accuracy. Liaises with key departmental leaders and teams to assist with developing and implementing marketing plans and goals. Develops, plans, and executes programs as necessary to achieve stated revenue goals. Manages workflow with on-property graphic designer to verify all in-house marketing messages/materials are on-strategy and within budget.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related major; 3 years' experience in Marketing or a comparable professional area.
• 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related major; 1 year experience in Marketing or a comparable professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Conducting Marketing Activities to Achieve Departmental Goals

• Implements regular tracking of initiatives to determine results.
• Updates hotel web page content as needed to assure up-to-date accuracy.
• Manages all in-hotel messaging to guests including, but not limited to: AstroVision, Janus, plasma screens, front desk electronic signage, in-room and in-hotel collateral, iConnect, entertainment guides, duratrans, pole banners, on-hold messages, in-room videos, transportation videos, wayfinding, fast maps, key cards, etc.).

Developing and Implementing Marketing Strategies

• Liaises with key operators of each department to determine goals and marketing needs.
• Liaises with hotel Director of Public Relations to provide communications tools as needed for the implementation of local/regional publicity and promotions initiatives.
• Works with brand Vice Presidents and Brand Marketing Managers to assist with implementation of brand leisure transient and group market strategies at hotel level as needed.
• Coordinates and implements Strategic Alliance partner marketing program elements.

Maximizing Revenue

• Develops, plans, and executes programs as necessary to achieve stated revenue goals.
• Manages workflow with on-property graphic designer to verify all in-house marketing messages/materials are on-strategy and within budget.
• Liaises with brand VPs for all local/regional media needs related to non-rooms revenue initiatives.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Interviews, selects and trains employees.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Sets and adjusts employees' rates of pay and hours of work.
• Handles employee complaints and executes disciplinary action as needed.
• Evaluates employee's productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status.
• Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.