Marketing Executive

Centro Salama; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hospitality organization in Jeddah is seeking a Marketing Executive to assist in organizing events and securing sponsorships. This role involves maintaining databases of sponsors, negotiating advantageous arrangements, and ensuring compliance with branding agreements at events. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in advertising, marketing, or communication, along with outstanding communication skills in English and preferably Arabic. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the hotel's brand image and market presence.

Qualifications

• Graduate in advertising, marketing or communication.
• Preferable experience in a similar field.
• Computer literate with effective verbal and written communication skills in English and preferably Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing events and securing sponsorships.
• Maintain databases for potential sponsors.
• Negotiate and finalize sponsorship arrangements.
• Engage with sponsors and clients at events.
• Ensure compliance with branding agreements.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Planning for Business

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Advertising, Marketing or Communication

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic, guest-focused Marketing & Communication professionals who pride themselves on delivering extraordinary levels of customer service and providing creative solutions to our guests.

As a Marketing Executive you are responsible to assist the Marketing & Communication Team in the organization of events and seeking related sponsorship to cover all expenses while bringing revenue to the hotel. Your role will include key responsibilities such as:

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and implementing an effective filing and administrative system for all matters related to sponsorship and event organization
• Identify and maintain a general database of potential sponsors for all events and target specific ones related to each event separately
• Negotiate and handle with potential sponsors and ultimately close advantageous arrangements
• Socialize and meet with potential sponsors and clients
• Formulate all correspondence related to the sponsorship proposals, negotiations and others
• Assist in handling events with the concerned departments within the hotel to make sure that all branding for sponsors is as agreed in contracts
• Assist in maintaining an effective working relationship with all members of target media, electronic and print, local, national and international in order to encourage and maximize coverage of all events and promotions
• Host members of the media, strategic partners and top clients at property’s functions / events
• Assist in the production of all promotional material, including gathering of supporting data and collateral material
• Take photographs of all internal functions, banquet and conference functions and VIPs

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should be an advertising, marketing or communication graduate with preferable experiences in a similar field. You must be computer literate with effective communication skills, verbal and written in English and preferable in Arabic as well.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be an outgoing, vibrant and innovative individual. You will be able to work independently and promote at all times the brand image and market status, as well as maintain accurate documentations and accounts records on all clients assigned, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results