Luthan Hotel & Spa is a Women-only Hotel in Riyadh offering upmarket lodgings, catering and a range of health and beauty facilities aimed at women who need 5 star treatment in an exclusive environment.

Objective: To maximize the occupancy and the average daily rate of the hotel, while upholding excellent guest service and accommodations to all guests. Develop and implement Marketing and Sales Strategies as well as supervise all Marketing & Sales activities. Develop sales forecasts, advertising and promotional programs and pricing strategies. Monitor and analyze sales and marketing activity against goals. Provide leadership and coordination in the hotel’s sales and marketing functions.

Main Responsibilities:
Direct and coordinate Sales and Marketing functions and personnel involved as well as provide leadership to the day-to-day operations of the sales department, while maintaining focus on the hotel’s strategic goals.
Oversee all hiring, training and firing of personnel involved in Sales and Marketing and establish performance goals for all sales department employees, and monitor performance on a continual basis..
Participates with the Senior Staff, in the development of the Strategic Marketing Plan for the Hotel and coordinates with departments in achieving the established objectives in the Hotel’s strategic plan as well as in the Sales Operations.
Develops, maintains and improves business relations with all customers and clients and seeks out and targets new customers and new sales opportunities, initiates action plan to approach and secure new business for the Hotel. Supervise the planning and development of the hotel’s marketing and communications materials. Direct and oversee the hotel marketing function and identify or develop new hotel products and services to attract clients.
Research and develop strategies and plans which identify marketing opportunities as well as competitors’ products and services. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of sales, methods, costs, and results.
Analyze sales statistics to determine business growth potential and establish and implement short and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Develop and conduct sales campaigns, as well as marketing and promotional plans.
Directly manage major and critical developing client accounts, and coordinate the management of all other accounts. Oversee and coordinate all Accounts Receivables and monitor them on a proactive basis with the Finance Manager.

Reporting to : Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Number required : 1
Duration : Permanent based on performance
Desired start date : Immediate
Probation : 3 months
Gross monthly base salary : Attractive tax free compensation, benefits, and incentives will be offered to selected candidate

Requirements

Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising or a related field is required.
Minimum of 5 years experience and track record in a sales and marketing management in leading international Hotel.
Other skills and requirements are as follows:
Strong motivational, innovative, and interpersonal skills
Proven leadership ability to influence, develop, and empower employees to achieve objectives with a team approach.
Excellent communication skills
Financial management skills and good time management skills
Strategic planning skills are an asset
Customer service oriented and has passion for the hospitality industry
Outgoing, meticulous, matured and an organized personality
Fluency in English with Arabic is a plus
Experience within GCC/MENA

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The Coordinator – Market Research is responsible in conducting research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with relevant internal departments and external suppliers. The position involves collecting and analyzing data on customer demographics, preferences, needs and purchasing habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting customer demand. In addition, the successful candidate will measure and assess customer satisfaction and the effectiveness of marketing, advertising and communication programmes and strategies using necessary assessment and research tools.

Requirements

The candidate must have a degree in marketing, statistics, economics or a related field with a minimum of 2 years work experience in the customer research. The suitable candidate must possess outstanding organizational skills and be able to work under pressure in a busy work environment. He/she must have excellent communication skills, statistical knowledge and strong analytical skills.

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The Coordinator Sponsorship is responsible for effectively coordinating and supporting the Sponsorship Team in the day-to-day functions. The position involves independently handling current sponsorship function undertaken by the airline under the supervision of Manager Sponsorships specifically on local events. The successful candidate will ensure that the airline is represented as per the branding required.

The successful candidate will provide support in setting up sponsorship execution plan with all involved internal and external stakeholders as well as promote the effectiveness of the sponsorship section within the overall marketing department.

Requirements

The candidate must have a degree in Communications/Marketing with at a minimum of 3 – 4 years work experience in the Marketing field preferably in an airline or travel industry. The suitable candidate must possess outstanding organizational skills and be able to work under pressure in a busy work environment.

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Our client own a small – medium sized shopping mall containing 50 high end retail outlets and require a Marketing/PR Manager to increase the footfall to the mall.

Responsible for managing effective and engaging relationships with all tenants residing within the mall, defining short- and long-term strategies for the shopping mall and its tenant portfolio, managing and implementing a year around active calendar of marketing communications, corporate communications, partnership, promotion, special event, promotion, digital and social media activities, which are brand building and drive measurable growth in footfall to the Mall and its resident boutiques. Actively monitor, guide and support Mall brand standards implementation and compliance.

Manage effective and dynamic relationships with tenants of the Mall.
• To direct, oversee and manage all marketing activities of the Mall.
• To conceptualise, activate and execute promotions, special events, exhibitions
and other initiatives for the shopping destination.
• To direct the Mall’s continuous publicity through advertising, promotions, digital marketing, visual merchandising, direct consumer communications, social
media, partnerships as well as public relations with Corporate Communications.
• Engage in innovative marketing initiatives which enhance the branding and positioning aspects of the Mall locally, regionally and internationally.
• To construe and conduct market research and surveys in aspects of competitive set, mall positioning, consumer preferences, trends and luxury brands.
• Executive and periodically adjust comprehensive marketing strategies and programmes in support of the Mall and its tenants and managing all marketing activities within designated budgets.
• Prepare a sound marketing plan and five year strategy for the Mall with relevant buy in from all stakeholders and market the Boulevard through strategic and integrated marketing and branding initiatives.
• Ensure that website content for the Mall digital platform is fully updated, engaging and dynamic, and hailed by consumers and the industry as an active gateway to experience the brand and its tenants.
• Develop a five year strategy plan for the Mall which encompasses positioning, tenant mix, shopping mall design, services and developments.
• Manage agency relationships from the perspective of advertising, graphic design,
printing, promotional events and media.
• Design and development of marketing materials for the Mall and all Initiatives which the Mall undertakes.
• Ensure that Public Relations potential for the Mall is fully maximised through engaging relationships with Corporate Communications and tenants.
• Implement online and offline retail marketing initiatives with key stakeholders, which achieve performance of lead measures, in line with Great Leaders methodology, and which measurably increase footfall and customer loyalty.
• Improve the marketing efficiency ratio, ROI and ROE, for mall marketing activities and establish campaigns which measure success and failure.
• Develop marketing strategies for the mall through integration of loyalty programmes, as well as loyalty programmes of tenant partners.
• Ensure that all marketing materials of the mall adhere to brand standards and develop marketing materials which are cutting edge, customer focused, brand fitting, efficient and effective in achieving commercial and loyalty objectives.
• Facilitate that partners and areas within the business units have appropriate Levels of marketing collateral for the mall, and are made aware of key Marketing initiatives the mall undertakes.
• Facilitate that all photography files and artwork with original source and design files are archived in collaboration with the In-House Designer and catalogued for easy reference and use.

Requirements

• Internationally recognised Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree / Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Marketing / Advertising/Media or equivalent. (Essential)
• Retail qualification (Desirable)
• 8 plus years brand marketing experience in the luxury retail industry. (Essential)
• Sound experience in managing relationships and marketing in context of a Shopping mall. (Essential)
• Analytical focus with strong quantitative and budget management skills. (Essential)
• Experience in Sales and Business Development. (Desirable)
• Strong communicator across a variety of platforms and on all levels. (Essential)
• A master in maintaining effective relationships. (Essential)
• Strong marketing skills and well trained eye for creativity and detail. (Essential)
• Passion and knowledge about the world of fashion and luxury. (Desirable)
• Understanding of different retail concepts and brands. (Essential)
• High competence in developing / making highly effective presentations. (Essential)
• Outstanding English skills in written and verbal language. (Essential)
• Proficiency in Arabic language in written and verbal language. (Desirable)
• Dynamic and confident individual with the ability to bring about initiatives.(Essential)
• Good time management, prioritising and status tracking skills. (Essential)
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines. (Essential)
• Working as a team player. (Essential)
• Keeping abreast of developments in retail and fashion industry. (Essential)
• Strong attention to detail and the production of high quality work. (Essential)
• Capability of delivering marketing materials in line with brand standards.(Essential)
• Should display personal drive to succeed and achieve. (Essential)
• Good understanding of the audience and shopper profile catered for. (Essential)
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to persuade others. (Essential)
• Strong knowledge of all media platforms and campaign development. (Essential)
• Creative and critical trained eye for creative review. (Essential)
• Entrepreneurial problem solver. (Desirable)
• Strong understanding of print management and production fundamentals. (Essential)
• Technical understanding of photography, film and rich media. (Essential)
• Market planning and project management skills. (Essential)
• Proficiency in ROI and ROE analysis. (Essential)
• Proficiency in new media, social media and digital marketing. (Essential)

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Our client, a free zone authority and entity created by the Dubai government, to establish the provision of industry-specific market infrastructure and a full range of facilities for various commodities industries, is looking for a senior PR and corporate communications specialist to join it’s team of marketers.
The role involves overseeing branding activities, as well as traditional PR and corporate communications. The main objective is to strategically plan and oversee a busy and heavily budgeted corporate events program to raise the profile of this free zone authority, as well as it’s many sub-brands to local, regional and international audiences alike. As well as the events planning, there is also a need for the successful candidate to support the CEO in various communication channels.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a successful career in corporate communications, ideally from a freezone, financial services or professional services background. You will already be on the ground here in the UAE and have been in the region for some time, as well as having experience at a senior level, managing a marketing team.
Candidates from a PR agency background, coupled with corporate communications client side experience would be preferred.

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Major international PR agency based in Dubai are looking for an experienced PR professional to join their forever growing team. This is a great role where you will concentrate on a number of their top clients within the aviation, energy and technology sector. Assisting with the strategic side of the accounts, this is still a very much ‘hands on’ role where you will still be heavily involved in media relations and leasing with international journalists.

Requirements

The successful applicants will need to be excellent corporate communicators with a track record in corporate reputation and corporate media relations. Crisis experience would be desirable as would international account handling and multinational brand experience. Additionally you will need to have experience working with a number of different stakeholders as well as the media. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an agency widely recognised as innovators within the industry.

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This professional membership body is looking to hire a new marketing executive to support the BD Manager and the marketing Manager within it’s Dubai based marketing team.
A busy role, the marketing executive will run and organise a corporate events program for all the Gulf based members, as well as be responsible for the corporate literature and marketing collateral to support the events.

Requirements

You will ideally be located in the UAE, be fluent in English, come from a marketing assistant / executive position and be looking for the next challenge in your career.
Experience implementing marketing communications, PR, organising and attending corporate events, and supporting senior marketing professionals is essential.

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International Financial Services firm is looking to have a marketing executive join it’s busy marketing team.
This is a really exciting opportunity for a strong marketing executive, committed to the Financial Services sector and who has exposure to the full marketing mix. You will be getting involved in re-branding, direct mail, new product launches, PR activities, organising corporate events and designing new marketing literature for internal and external use. Full ATL and BTL marketing will be utilised.

Requirements

Reporting and working closely with the marketing manager, the successful candidate needs to come from a background in financial services or professional services, have a can do attitude and have exposure to BTL marketing activities as well as ATL ideally.

Ideally Arabic speaking is preferred. All candidates must be located here already as this is an urgent requirement for the right candidate.

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For an independent advertising agency founded by two top directors of a top 5 agency which is responsible for fantastic productions on international accounts we are actively recruiting for an account manager.

As the Account Manager you have a passion for advertising and you are willing to make things happen. You have the support of experienced professionals but you have the opportunity to have a big responsibility where you can prove yourself. Because this agency is independent there are less restrictions but you can still rely on the experience of top professionals of large agencies.

Requirements

The Account Manager we are looking for is looking to explore his self in advertising and is passionate about this. You are ready to take this agency to a higher level and you are able to contribute. You will have at least two years experience in advertising and are looking to progress your career long term within this company. You will like job variety, be a self-starter and a big benefit for the team..

On top of this you are fluent in English and preferably Arabic

If you think you are the Account Manager we are looking for with a minimum of 3 years experience in advertising please apply now online.

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• Manpower recruitment, coaching, control, development , evaluation and productivity.
• Channel/s strategy creation and implementation.
• Brand plans, in terms of Volume targets and forecasting, Distribution and penetration targets, POB and visibility targets and its execution.
• Coverage, trade structure and routing.
• Promotion and activation execution and evaluation
• IT and sales automation system development and operation.( maintenance and accuracy )
• Coaching, motivation and development of salesmen. supervisors and Area sales managers
• Channel P&L and cost efficiency.
• Rewarding schemes managing and developing.

Requirements

• BA or equivalent – min 5 years in similar job. preferably in Multinational FMCG
• Field sales management skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Merchandising skills
• Customer and channel strategy development
• Commercial skills and numeracy skills.
• Leadership skills

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