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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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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Very attractive package for the right candidate

Our Client is looking for a first rate Marketing Manager with specialist FMCG experience to join the team at its corporate office in Dubai. Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing, the ideal candidate should have at least 10 years experience and a sound marketing framework.

You will currently hold the position of Marketing Manager and for the last 2/3 years held full P & L management responsibility. You should have a demonstrated career path as a Brand Manager/Senior Brand Manager/Customer Marketer in FMCG (preferably food) with a multinational organisation. In addition, you should have launched a significant brand in the last 5 years with 360 degree activation. Ideally, previous experience will have provided exposure to both KSA and Egypt.

You must be fully operational on retail audits, trackers (brand health), and habit and attitude studies and be skilled in data interpretation and resulting action planning. A strong leader and keen team player, you must believe in building capability, promoting talent and developing the skills of your team. You must be adept at relationship building and be an interdepartmental team player, i.e. Sales, Supply Chain etc.

Requirements

Preferably an Arabic speaker, you will be suitably qualified from a reputed institute. You must possess excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and drive. The role involves significant travel to KSA, Egypt and Yemen and additional travel to markets in Malaysia and Indonesia.

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- Manage public, media and community relations, reputation and issue management.
- Supervise and manage the workflow of advertising, public relations, events, and branding agencies.
- Increase the employee awareness about the company identity and different projects and initiatives.
- Increase the level of internal communication withing the employees.
- Manage the company web site and intranet through supervising the external agencies deliverables of the above.
- Assist in and input the design of employees’ hand book, policies and procedures and similar materials.
- Manage the design of company newsletters and magazines.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

- 6 to 8 years in marketing with involvement is employee relations programs.
- Degree in marketing/communication/advertising with experience in a range of marketing and communications activities within multi-company experience preferably in a holding or similar organizations. Exposure to a wide range of marketing and public relations in required.
- Excellent marketing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent presentation skills

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Commercial Manager
Shipping Industry
Saudi Arabia

I am working with a leading shipping company with offices across the region. They are looking for someone to head up commercial operations across their KSA division.

15 to 20 Years in Shipping Industry in a senior position.

Experience in the Middle East, Experience in KSA advantageous

Saudis Preferred, otherwise Arab or any other nationalit

Requirements

Well educated, preferable Masters Degree holder in Business Administration, with major in Marketing. Education in shipping services is desired.

Extensive experience in Shipping Industry, International and Regional knowledge about practices and conditions. Very good standing in the shipping community.

Able to lead and guide the team to meet company targets, maintain and expand client base and revenue.

Salary – 35,000 SAR

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Marketing Support & Bid Coordinator – Up to AED 18,000

This is a dual function role and requires a candidate with both marketing and bid/tender experience.
You will be responsible for issuing proposals in line with the RFP guidelines, manage the RFP process from start to finish liaising with various departments in the company, proof reading and final formatting, ensuring the legal team have reviewed the T&C’s, ensuring compliance with company standard and overseeing the proposal library.
You will also liaise with the Regional Marketing team in the UK, ensure delivery of marketing related inputs to the PR firms, manage events, research and identify new marketing events and opportunities.

Requirements

Ideally you will have a marketing qualification and a minimum of 3 years experience in marketing within a multinational Professional Services company. You must have both marketing and bid/proposal/tender experience.
You must be highly efficient, able to meet tight deadlines, able to work on various projects at the same time, excellent research, formatting, editing skills, strong attention to detail, able to think strategically and adapt to changing requirements and be able to focus under pressure.

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