Director of Marketing

About the Role

Hilton is seeking a Director of Marketing to lead and oversee the marketing strategy and initiatives for its hotel operations in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is based in Makkah, with responsibilities extending to Jeddah, and focuses on strengthening the hotel’s brand presence, driving awareness and demand, and developing innovative marketing campaigns. The successful candidate will support business objectives and enhance guest engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the hotel’s overall marketing strategy and annual marketing plan.
• Lead integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social media, PR, content, and traditional channels.
• Strengthen brand positioning and ensure consistent brand communication across all platforms.
• Develop strategies to increase brand awareness, revenue, market share, and guest engagement.
• Manage the hotel’s digital presence, including website, social media, email marketing, and online campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Revenue Management, Operations, and other departments to support commercial objectives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to identify new opportunities.
• Manage the marketing budget and ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Oversee external agencies, suppliers, media partners, and marketing projects.
• Measure campaign performance and prepare regular reports with recommendations for improvement.
• Lead and develop the marketing team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and high performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive marketing experience, preferably within the hospitality or hotel industry.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing, social media, content marketing, and brand management.
• Experience managing marketing budgets and external agencies.
• Strong knowledge of the local market and hospitality industry is preferred.

Required Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset.

Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.