Mgr-Marketing Communications I

Autograph Collection; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Collection in Doha seeks a Marketing Manager to drive the property's marketing plan, oversee all e-commerce opportunities, and build strong relationships with tourism bureaus and local leaders.

The role requires managing marketing budgets, tracking ROI, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across all channels. You will coordinate regional promotions and develop strategic plans for occupancy growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years in sales/marketing or a related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in region-wide coordination of rooms, food and beverage, spa, and golf promotions.
• Develops leisure marketing plan to distribute rate offers, packages and programs to build occupancy.
• Maintains, updates, and manages all web sites.
• Coordinates offers and information for brand loyalty mailings.
• Develops brochures and property collateral materials.
• Participates in property imaging work (signage).
• Uses reports for sound marketing recommendations, including DMA source market reports and guest lists.
• Reviews website and email campaign tracking for property sites and corporate campaigns.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in sales and marketing

2-year degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or related major

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26134682

Job Category Sales & Marketing

Location Diplomatic Street, West Bay Area, P.O. Box 22752, Doha, Qatar VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Job Summary

Responsible for completing marketing plan for property. Manages all e-commerce opportunities. Develops a good working relationship with tourism bureaus and community leaders.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Conducting Daily Marketing Activities that Achieve Department Goals

• Assists in region-wide coordination of rooms, food and beverage, spa, and golf promotions.
• Develops leisure marketing plan that addresses the distribution of rate offers, packages and programs designed to build occupancy.
• Maintains, updates, and manages all web sites.
• Coordinates offers and information for all publications and inserts with regard to brand loyalty reward mailings.
• Develops brochure and property collateral materials.
• Participates in all property imaging work (e.g., signage).
• Uses and interprets all reporting necessary for sound marketing recommendations, including but not limited to DMA source market reports, past guest lists (utilizing leisure rate codes) and tracking.
• Reviews and provides analysis on all website and email campaign tracking, for both individual property sites as well as corporate email campaign results and Marriott.com property reports.
• Ensures consistent marketing message is communicated in all advertising and collateral efforts.
• Manages marketing budget throughout year.
• Provides regular tracking/ROI and analysis of promotions and website/email campaigns, using industry averages for ROI calculation, and uses this knowledge in future planning.
• Tracks return on investment (ROI) of all marketing initiatives, including online, direct mail and print advertising.
• Keeps track of actual versus planned marketing budgets and provides input and recommendations as needed regarding reallocation of funding.
• Ensures consistency in individual property's voice on all guest touchpoints and marketing communications, not only following corporate graphic standards, but also on behalf of the individual property.

Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize Revenue

• Evaluates new marketing opportunities for the property.
• Ensures property is represented on all quality internet sites that have the potential of providing business.
• Works closely with respective Convention Bureaus and Chambers of Tourism.
• Uses and interprets all reporting necessary for sound marketing recommendations, including but not limited to DMA source market reports, past guest lists (utilizing leisure rate codes) and tracking.
• Reviews and provides analysis on all website and email campaign tracking, for both individual property sites as well as corporate email campaign results and Marriott.com property reports.
• Develops strategic marketing plan for property, includes group, leisure and local efforts.
• Plans and supervises all photo shoots, developing shot list while keeping goals of property and brand image in mind.

Building Successful Relationships that Generate Sales & Marketing Opportunities

• Identifies and communicates with distribution channels that can sell distress inventory to drive property occupancy.
• Provides all sales channels with creative and unique tools to assist in the sales and marketing of the property.
• Acts as liaison between corporate and individual properties in rolling out programs and making sure that properties are taking advantage of all opportunities provided through corporate.
• Works with media buyer to plan and execute advertising.
• Assists property in developing promotions for various campaigns, keeping in mind strategy and goals of promotion as well as Look No Further prerequisites.
• Assists property with materials, tracking/analysis and presentations to owners.
• Acts on behalf of property with all vendors, exacting a balance between quality work and price, requesting estimates and approving all materials as needed.

Additional Marketing Responsibilities

• Keeps detailed files and records on all matters relative to property's marketing materials (photo usage rights, vendor contracts, etc.).
• Ensures that property is following all corporate marketing guidelines.
• Approves all invoicing through MarrCom office.

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.

The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand's target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative - in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.