Sales and Marketing Manager

Wadi Adventure

Al Ain, UAE

Ref: OP967-04

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Press releases for the express purpose of marketing
- Create and execute radio/television partnership promotions for special events and celebrity appearances.
- Maintain and update media mailing lists for press releases and community leader lists as required.
- Ensure that only corporate specified and approved logos, colors, keywords, typeface, and imagery are used exclusively and without exception.
- Build cooperative and productive relationships with internal business partners and external vendors.
- Provide support with budget planning and management of department budget and resources.
- Provide input and direction for marketing strategies.
- Implement and maintain an effective format and interesting content of the website.
- Support tours for groups, events, parties.
- Host “mixer’ events for industry personnel.
- Develop menu packages for group sales and corporate.
- Develop Team Building programs, birthday package programs
- Develop associations with tour operators, groups associations
- Evaluate the need for a complementary newsletter for external communications for the venue.
- Forecast and plan date-specific affairs (National Day, Eid, etc...)
- Market the restaurant/meeting rooms for banquet and group sales including but not limited to trade shows, with professional associations, and to tour companies.
- Develop cross-promotions and cooperative local campaigns.
- Develop marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, giveaways, and signage for general restaurant promotion and about specific events as scheduled.
- Liaison with design team for promotional flyers, ads, etc.
- Attain memberships for networking purposes.
- Participate in groups specific to the leisure operation.
- Possesses a natural ability to lead in a respectful manner.
- Demonstrate passion for the business with integrity and Lead by example.
- Exercise good judgment abilities when needed.
- Overview of management process for social websites and the venues online image
- Coach direct sales team to achieve targeted revenue goals and budgeted footfall for the venue
- Individual goals and target setting for all sales and marketing team members
- To carry out Team appraisals, job chats and on-going on the job training for all members of the sales and marketing team
- Ensure that all Venue specific documentation is carried out to company standards
- Set personal and team targets for client meetings and contact calls on a monthly basis, to be reviewed and tracked against budgeted targets.
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for special events.
- Teach, coach, and be flexible.
- Manage budgets, training schedules, and team members’ reviews.
- Ensure proper training and documentation of team members.
- Ensure the safety of customers, team members and that company assets are protected.
- Participate with industry trade shows as required.
- Understand and demonstrate company’s core values and customer service standards.
- Able to work under pressure and maintain objective of company profile.
- Holds self-accountable for high personal standards of conduct and professionalism on and off the clock.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Operations SC, General Manager .

Requirements

- Bachelors Degree from a recognised university.
- Degree/Diploma or Certificate in Marketing, Public Relations, or Communications or relevant experience.
- Three to Eight years, relevant experience preferably in the Hospitality / Retail Industry.
- Working experience in marketing, sales, and special events (public relations or entertainment/music industry background can be applicable substitutes).
- Previous experience in working in a Water Park Adventure preferred.

KNOWLEDGE:
- Experience with media contract negotiations, buying and budgetary guidelines.
- Experience with creative design and brand recognition.
- Familiarity with all laws pertaining to promote international and local events and activities

About the Company

Wadi Adventure in Al Ain is the Middle East's first man made whitewater rafting, kayaking and surfing facility.

Al Ain, known as the "garden city" and birthplace of the UAE's most influential leaders, is now staking its claim as the Adventure Capital of the UAE. With world class facilities and a variety of activities, Wadi Adventure has become a regular weekend getaway for friends and families looking for adventure.

Located at the base of Jebel Hafeet near the grassy fields of the Green Mubazzarah, Wadi Adventure offers its guests a fun day out, and an experience of a lifetime!

What you'll find inside...

  • The world's longest man made whitewater channels - a combined length of 1,2kilometers.
  • The world's largest surf pool, perfect for beginners and advanced surfers.
  • An aerial obstacle course, including 2-story airpark, zip line, climbing wall and giant swing.
  • A family swimming pool and kid's splash area - heated in winter and chilled in summer.
  • A family-friendly low ropes obstacle course - great fun for the kids.
  • A fully stocked retail store with Wadi Adventure and other branded apparel.
  • A variety of food and beverage outlets, serving freshly prepared food and drinks.
  • The most unique corporate and event space to be found in the Middle East.
  • Space and infrastructure to host world class events, competitions, and large groups. Wadi Adventure is a subsidiary of Tamouh, and one of over 60 companies in the UAE Royal Group.

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