Director of Marketing (Saudi National) | Jobs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by AccorHotels | Apply Now

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

Company Description

Billed as 'the first luxurious integrated resort in Jeddah', Rixos Obhur Jeddah will meet the increasing demand for luxurious hospitality paired with high-quality leisure activities in the area. The resort will host guests in 247 residential units, including 174 rooms and 73 villas, as well as a fine-dining restaurant, two specialty beach restaurants and a lounge bar. Among its many highlights will be an exclusive private beach. Other amenities are to include a central ballroom for events, meeting rooms, a fitness center, a spa, kids and teens clubs, and several swimming pools. All of this will be set amid green landscaping, golden beaches and a port.

Job Description

- Have access to the press kit of Rixos and all other information material about the group.
- Collection of press clippings and build up a press archive.
- Treatment of press inquiries of the hotel, hand over press inquiries about Rixos to the Corporate Public Relations Department.
- Get in contact with the local journalists, invite them, visit them and keep a constant relation.
- Build up relations to local community, embassies, institutions, administrations etc.
- Care about journalists or VIPs during their stay in the hotel.
- Keep the press relations with small gifts, invitations or visits.
- Preparation, organization and follow up of PR Events.
- Organize press cocktails or press lunches in the hotel.
- Upkeep & maintain hotel's image on all important online channels - twitter, trip advisor, holiday check, top hotels, etc.
- Keep the hotel staff informed about news, pass relevant information about Rixos.
- Marketing activities to support Rooms, F & B & Banquet sales.
- Constant information flow between General Manager, Hotel Manager and other HOD's.
- Delivery of news for any internal company magazine (via Corporate Public Relations)
- Be connected with other Rixos hotels for cross marketing
- Have knowledge about the Rixos group and know what Rixos is all about
- Take part in the yearly Public Relations workshop organized by Corporate Public Relations
- Give support to Corporate Public Relations in all required subjects
- To comply with all hotel rules and regulations as outlined in the handbook and to be aware of company disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- To create an environment which promotes employee morale and encourages the team to have pride in their department with a high level of commitment.
- Marketing budget - Forecasting, Planning, & Monitoring.
- Contact with local journalists, local community, institutions, embassies.
- Press releases to local press about news and current events in the hotel.
- Treatment of press inquiries about the hotel.
- Organization of PR Events.

Requirements:

Qualifications

- Bachelor Degree in Marketing
- Hospitality experience in a senior management role

Additional Information

What we offer

- An innovative and fast-growing international group, committed not only to building new hotels, but to creating a global brand.
- The opportunity to challenge the norm and work in a creative and rewarding environment.
- Member of a team that is passionate about creating great hotel experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
- Great discounts on the entire Ennismore family.
- Many opportunities to progress and change as part of a global family of brands.
- Regular team meetings, from our team cups to our annual parties (quite special!): we know how to have fun!

An annual calendar of diversity and inclusion events that gives you opportunities to learn, celebrate, and make a positive impact. opportunities to progress and grow in a diverse and global family of brands.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

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