Company Description
We are looking for a Director of Marketing to join the pre-opening of
SLS The Red Sea.
Ennismore, with its luxury brand SLS Hotels, is currently opening a magnificent project in the oasis that is The Red Sea.
SLS The Red Sea is planned to open in 2025.
Introducing the newest gem of dazzling luxury to reach The Red Sea project: resort offers 150 luxurious keys, complemented by an impressive array of 7 distinct Food & Beverage outlets and a rejuvenating spa sanctuary. Catering to both adults seeking a getaway and families craving connection and some adventure, this hotel brings a wonderland of extraordinary experiences to The Red Sea, providing an array of amenities and activities tailored for travelers of all ages.
This project is not for the faint at heart. At Ennismore, we are ambitious, and this project is a perfect example of that. If you are looking to make your mark as we expand further into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, build an exciting hotel with lots to offer, and curate the team with some of the best and brightest in the lifestyle and luxury hospitality space, this might just be the right fit for you.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Business Performance
- Maintain good working relationships with local and international media.
- Maintain current media lists: local and international travel, leisure, lifestyle, entertainment, business and food editors.
- Execute media placements for hotel through news releases and personal contacts.
- Develop business and leisure travel promotions; release to press and/or target audience.
- Explore valuable media trades where appropriate.
- Serve as hotel spokesperson, when appointed by General Manager, to make all official statements for hotel to media, especially during crisis situations.
- Maintain photo/electronic library of hotel Executive Committee and all other aspects of hotel.
- Maintain and update hotel's website.
- Submit stories/photos to media regularly. Monitor news coverage and circulate internally.
- Establish PR & Communications programs that will benefit and support sales and F&B strategies and initiatives.
- Assist Director of Sales in developing and producing sales support materials for hotel (newsletters, brochures, mailers, promotion materials, in-room information, guides, etc.).
- Contribute to employee newsletter, announcements and other printed materials published by the People & Culture department.
- Monitor all printed materials to ensure adherence to corporate identity standards.
- Arrange photography of VIP guests and maintain archives.
- Coordinate all special events and promotions with the aim to maximize publicity .
- Evaluate request for hotel donations of services/financial participation from civil, social and charitable organizations; respond to requests, coordinate reservations and preparation of gift certificates; Serve as hotel's representative on major civic or community programs.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Marketing and PR management experience or at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- English proficiency.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and customer contact skills.
Additional Information
What Awaits You...
- The opportunity to join an international and innovative and fast-growing group, committed not only to building new hotels, but to creating a global brand.
- The ability to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
- Be part of a team that is very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations with every opportunity.
- A competitive package and plenty of development opportunities.
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