Marketing Specialist

About Us
SamaWave is a solutions provider based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We specialize in empowering companies' communication capabilities to enhance user experiences and maximize employee satisfaction across all levels within an organization.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a creative and results-driven Marketing Specialist to develop and execute marketing strategies tailored to the Saudi market. The role focuses on building brand awareness, managing campaigns, and driving engagement across digital and traditional channels while ensuring alignment with local culture and regulations.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and monitor marketing campaigns across digital channels (social media, email, website) and selected traditional media.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities within the Saudi market.
• Develop and manage content and promotional materials (posts, brochures, email templates, and presentations) consistent with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with sales and technical teams to generate and qualify leads through campaigns, events, and webinars.
• Maintain and update CRM records (Leads, Accounts, Contacts) to ensure data accuracy and effective lead tracking.
• Prepare and distribute quarterly newsletters highlighting company achievements, case studies, and service updates.
• Evaluate marketing campaign results and support projects’ performance analysis, providing insights and improvement recommendations.
• Organize and promote events (traditional and online) including invitations, coordination, and post-event follow-up.
• Design and prepare marketing materials (emails, flyers, wallpapers, roll-ups, and tags) in collaboration with the design team.
• Develop customer case studies and testimonials to showcase successful projects and strengthen brand credibility.
• Assist in handling customer feedback and service evaluations in coordination with the support team.
• Ensure all marketing activities comply with Saudi regulations and cultural norms.

Requirements
Qualification (Education/Work Experience):
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
Proven experience in marketing roles, preferably in Saudi Arabia or GCC markets.
Strong knowledge of digital marketing, social media platforms, SEO/SEM, and content creation.
Excellent communication, creative thinking, and analytical skills.
Familiarity with marketing tools and analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, etc.).
Understanding of Saudi consumer behavior and local advertising regulations is a plus.

Marketing Executive Position at Centro Hotels by Rotana

We are seeking passionate and dynamic Marketing & Communication professionals dedicated to delivering extraordinary levels of customer service and creative solutions to our guests. As a Marketing Executive, your role will involve assisting the Marketing & Communication Team in organizing events and pursuing related sponsorships to cover expenses while generating revenue for the hotel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and implement an effective filing and administrative system related to sponsorship and event organization.
• Identify and maintain a database of potential sponsors for all events, targeting specific ones per event.
• Negotiate with potential sponsors and secure beneficial arrangements.
• Engage with potential sponsors and clients proactively.
• Formulate correspondence related to sponsorship proposals and negotiations.
• Collaborate with hotel departments to ensure branding for sponsors aligns with contract agreements.
• Develop and sustain relationships with media, maximizing coverage of events and promotions.
• Host media members, strategic partners, and top clients at hotel functions/events.
• Assist in producing all promotional materials, gathering data and collateral.
• Capture photographs at internal functions, banquets, and events.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in advertising, marketing, or communication with preferable experience in a similar field.
• Proficiency in computer literacy and effective communication skills, both verbal and written in English; Arabic language skills are preferable.

Candidate Profile:The ideal candidate will be vibrant, outgoing, and innovative, able to work independently while promoting the brand image and ensuring accurate documentation of all client records. You should demonstrate competencies in:

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