Asst. Marketing Manager

About the Role

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, *** is seeking an Asst. Marketing Manager to join their team in Makkah, with responsibilities extending to Jeddah. This full-time role focuses on promoting on-brand messaging through various channels to drive revenue and support hotel objectives. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute overarching marketing strategies and budgets for the hotel(s) in alignment with business priorities, in consultation with the General Manager(s).
• Build direct marketing plans, targeted campaigns, and activated channels to enhance consumer awareness, preference, and market share.
• Showcase Food and Beverage promotions to both hotel guests and local patrons.
• Liaise with regional eCommerce and Marketing teams to ensure integration of local, social, and digital marketing efforts with organizational selling strategies.
• Manage all internal and external communication and digital presence, including the property website, third-party channels, and social media, while maintaining brand integrity.
• Identify and activate incremental marketing opportunities through partnerships, third-party sites, and CVBs.
• Monitor and provide recommendations for SEO updates in collaboration with relevant agencies.
• Manage ********* content, OTA content, and Third-Party/Group Site content.
• Oversee photography distribution, including search photos, pre-arrival photos, and photo gallery management.
• Manage guest communications, such as confirmation and pre-arrival messages.
• Identify and cultivate internal and external partnerships, including Marriott Digital Services (MDS).
• Manage PR agency relationships or internal PR messaging and execute PR events and promotions.
• Define in-house F&B programming in partnership with the F&B Director and manage its execution.
• Develop and implement social media strategy, including managing paid social media budgets.
• Lead asset development, including hotel collateral and photoshoots.
• Measure and communicate the success of campaigns and digital performance using relevant reporting tools.
• Collect, review, and submit invoices for property marketing efforts.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in marketing, preferably within the hospitality sector.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies.
• Experience in managing digital presence across various platforms, including property websites, third-party channels, and social media.
• Proficiency in content management systems for *********, OTAs, and other third-party sites.
• Experience in managing partnerships and public relations efforts.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of traditional, digital, and social media marketing channels.
• Ability to analyze campaign performance and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capability to maintain brand integrity across all marketing initiatives.
• Organizational skills to manage budgets, invoices, and project deliverables.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with responsibilities extending to Jeddah. The role involves collaboration with hotel operations, revenue management, and regional marketing teams.

Application Process

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