AsstMgr Marketing

About the Role

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Marketing Assistant Manager to join its team in Medina, Al Madinah. This full-time position is central to developing and executing property-level communications aimed at customers. The role supports the Manager of Marketing and Communication in promoting the hotel's brand messaging across traditional, digital, and social media channels to enhance its image and market presence. Candidates should have 0-1 years of experience in a relevant field.

Key Responsibilities

The Marketing Assistant Manager contributes to building direct marketing plans, targeted campaigns, and activated channels to drive consumer awareness, preference, and market share. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the execution of the annual marketing plan within budget.
• Supporting Operations, Food & Beverage, and Sales teams in executing promotions and campaigns for in-house guests to drive incremental revenue.
• Working with advertising agencies on tactical advertising campaigns, particularly for food and beverage promotions.
• Managing F&B media schedules, email marketing, and display advertising.
• Facilitating social media engagement and content updates on local digital channels (*, hotel website, travel sites).
• Engaging in proactive online reputation management by responding to guest comments on social media.
• Participating in the development of a comprehensive quarterly PR plan with the agency.
• Maintaining a comprehensive list of local media contacts, with a focus on food critics and bloggers.
• Assisting with writing and distributing press releases for property events, promotions, and outlets.
• Coordinating photography for F&B advertising, collateral, and public relations purposes.
• Assisting with the coordination and execution of Hotel and F&B printed materials.
• Controlling the quantity and inventory of all Hotel marketing collateral and ensuring compliance with brand standards.
• Supporting the production of all property, F&B display, and temporary signage in hotel public areas.

Partnership and Integration

This role involves fostering strong partnerships with regional eCommerce and Marketing teams. The aim is to ensure that all local, social, and digital marketing efforts are effectively integrated with the organization's broader selling strategies. The Marketing Assistant Manager will also provide marketing assistance and act as a subject matter expert for General Managers, Sales Leaders, and Revenue leaders.

Market Awareness and Compliance

The individual in this role is expected to stay informed about the status, performance, opportunities, and issues related to online programs and initiatives. This includes keeping abreast of competitor activities in collateral, advertising, and marketing efforts, as well as constantly evolving digital and marketing trends. Ensuring all digital advertising for the hotel aligns with the brand voice and all collateral adheres to brand standard guidelines is also a key aspect of the role.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in marketing or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to support the execution of marketing plans and campaigns.
• Familiarity with traditional, digital, and social media marketing channels.
• Understanding of brand standards and guidelines.

General Duties

Beyond core marketing activities, the Marketing Assistant Manager assists in the development, coordination, and execution of all communications activities. This includes supporting the publication of hotel newsletters, liaising for joint F&B promotions, and ensuring the hotel's website and related websites are regularly updated in collaboration with the Manager of Marketing and Communication. Other reasonable job duties as assigned by the manager will also be performed.