Marketing Specialist📣 Job Ad

Join Crowne Plaza Madinah as a Marketing Executive!
At Crowne Plaza®, we strive to create opportunities for our guests to excel and feel recognized during their travels. We focus on bringing humanity to business travel by ensuring each guest is treated not just as a room number but as a valued individual. Our service style, known as Dare to Connect, emphasizes personal engagement with guests, creating a welcoming and professional atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Marketing Programme Implementation: Assist in executing marketing programmes and campaigns across the Middle East in line with regional strategies.
• Committee Management: Support the local Area Commercial Forum and Area Sales Forum activities, ensuring timely implementation within budget.
• Decision Making: Engage in supporting local marketing campaigns and managing partnerships with local agencies.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 12 years of experience in marketing or sales within the hotel or travel industry.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, fluent in English.
• Knowledge in various marketing areas such as integrated marketing campaigns, social media, and performance-driven marketing.

What We Offer:
In return for your dedication, we provide a competitive salary and benefits package, tailored support for your professional growth, and the chance to thrive within our esteemed IHG family, known for its global hospitality presence. Join us to make your career as unique as you are!

About the Role
The Marketing Expert will develop and execute innovative marketing strategies to promote the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and associated services. The role focuses on enhancing public awareness, attracting investors, driving ridership, and optimizing revenue generation. This includes creating and executing marketing campaigns, preparing presentations and materials, and monitoring campaign performance to ensure the economic soundness of the BRT.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Marketing and Branding:
  Conduct market research to identify customer needs, preferences, and behavior patterns to inform marketing strategies. Prepare a marketing strategy aimed at identifying potential investors for the project, increasing awareness of the BRT system and its economic benefits, and generating interest and fostering partnerships with relevant stakeholders. Establish a strong brand identity for the BRT system, ensuring consistency across all communication channels.
• Advertising Campaign Development:
  Develop a comprehensive advertising campaign plan that specifies key messages and content tailored to the audience, target audience, media platforms (including digital, print, and outdoor advertising), and geographic locations and durations for campaign placements. Include preliminary design elements for billboards and posters.
• Public Engagement and Materials Development:
  Develop presentations to promote the project to the public and stakeholders. Create high-quality marketing assets, publications, and communication materials related to the project, such as brochures, videos, and posters.
• Campaign Monitoring and Analysis:
  Measure the success of campaigns through data analysis and monitor key campaign metrics, such as engagement, reach, and conversion rates. Track and report the effectiveness of campaigns using key performance indicators. Ensure a positive return on investment for marketing campaigns and contribute to the overall profitability of the project.
• Revenue Generation and Partnerships:
  Identify and pursue ancillary revenue opportunities, such as advertising, retail partnerships, and event sponsorships. Foster relationships with investors, government bodies, and community organizations to maximize project visibility and support.

What do we need from you

• Education:
  Academic qualification in a related field (Master’s in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications). Professional Certified Marketer (PCM).
• Experience:
  15 years of relevant experience in major projects with 5 years working with transportation systems or transportation agencies for marketing and awareness campaigns. Proven ability to create and execute successful marketing campaigns.
• Skills:
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in data-driven decision-making. Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in digital marketing tools, CRM systems, and analytics platforms. Creative thinking and attention to detail in developing campaigns and materials.
• Additional Requirements:
  Familiarity with public transportation systems. Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multiple responsibilities effectively. Knowledge of the socio-cultural context of Saudi Arabia is preferred. Fluency in English and Arabic.