Marketing Manager

Job description / Role

Company description

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center: a symphony of French elegance and Saudi Arabian warmth
The Sofitel Riyadh is dedicated to providing a five-star experience characterized by luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. The hotel's commitment to personalized attention ensures that each guest's stay is not just comfortable but memorable. Blending urban sophistication with refined opulence, the Sofitel Riyadh creates an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.

Job description

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategic marketing plans to attract potential guests and retain existing ones as well as management of collateral, special events/promotions, social media, and advertising at a local, regional, and international level.

• Take ownership of the marketing strategies including development, management, implementation, monitoring, optimization, and reporting.
• Analyze market trends and prepare forecasts.
• Coordinate marketing strategies with the sales, financial, public relations, and operation departments.
• Develop, supervise, and deliver the branding, advertising, and promotional collateral/materials according to business needs and as requested by different departments.
• Develop business and leisure promotions.
• Monitor all printed materials to ensure adherence to corporate identity standards.
• Maintain up-to-date photo/electronic library.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers for the production of marketing materials.
• Coordinate all special events and promotions to maximize publicity and awareness.
• Evaluate requests for external stakeholders.
• Work with the marketing team on defining the proper marketing campaign based on seasonality, trends, and business needs.
• Evaluate digital reports and suggest improvements for any online campaign (on websites or social media).
• Work with the DOM to plan the advertisement campaign for Saudi Arabia and relevant markets (outdoor, printed, digital) and execute it.
• Run SMS and email campaigns. Contract and manage the necessary systems to run the campaigns.
• Serve as a spokesperson, when appointed by the Managing Director, to make all official statements to the media, especially during crises.
• Develop and manage the marketing budget for the complex.
• Contribute to employee newsletter, announcements, and other printed/digital materials published by the Talent & Culture department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Saudi national is mandate
• Minimum 6 years of experience in hotel marketing or 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language and Arabic language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Presentation skills required
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Networking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as creativity and writing skills
• Strong time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work well in stressful and high-pressure situations
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.