Executive - Marketing - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

JOB DESCRIPTION

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise.

Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s premier lifestyle destination, is located on Jumeirah Beach Road just 15 km from the city centre and 25 km from Dubai International Airport. The 26-floor hotel has a curved design which represents the shape of a breaking wave and offers pristine private beaches with undisturbed views of the Arabian Gulf.

With 599 sea-facing rooms and suites and 19 private villas, as well as 21 restaurants and bars, extensive conference and banqueting facilities, a private marina, Sinbad’s Kids Club, Talise™ Spa, and direct complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark™ for all guests, the hotel continues to redefine the holiday experience.

About the Role:

An opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Executive to join the Kitchen Connection at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. 

Purpose:

• Responsible for executing marketing campaigns and projects both online and offline for Jumeirah Beach Hotel
• Ensure all marketing initiatives are delivered to Jumeirah’s brand standards.
• Support the Assistant Marketing Manager/Marketing Manager on the day-to-day operations and in driving different marketing activities to maximize stakeholders’ satisfaction.

The main responsibilities are:

• Provide daily support to the marketing team for all marketing activities, campaigns, and projects.
• Admin support - managing quotes and coordinating approvals with various suppliers.
• Tracking all departmental spends, managing accruals and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand marketing requirements. 
• Create marketing briefs for design team and agencies.  
• Execute the marketing plans.
• Support Sales team by reviewing trade marketing content.
• Drafting/managing translation of marketing material. 
• Ensure the website content for the hotel is fully updated, in line with the standards established for website content.
• Manage relationships with different types of agencies and suppliers making sure those partners fully understand and maximize the value of the Jumeirah brand.
• Clearly communicate the latest marketing offers to the Public Relations and Communications teams.
• Development of operational marketing collaterals for Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
• Track the productivity of each marketing activity planned and executed using the CRM system.
• Analysis of campaigns and offers using internal and external platforms.
• Complete assigned tasks within the pre-determined deadlines.
• Provide the required marketing support to the different departments including Operations, Corporate, GCC, Leisure and Groups Sales.
• Execute projects related to photography and arrange photo/video shoots in adherence to brand Photography Style Guidelines.
• Maintain an artwork archive within the designated location predefined by the department.
• Ongoing competitor reviews and checks to identify special offers and activities done by the hotels in the competitive set.
• Work closely with the Digital team to ensure that all marketing activity is supported with the measurement of results. 
• Adhere to the procurement process in the standard set out by the department and manage marketing investment based on budget and forecasts and with help and support from the Assistant Manager.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• A minimum of 1-2 years marketing experience with luxury or hospitality brands.
• Professional Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Degree in Marketing / Advertising / Media or equivalent is essential.
• Chartered Institute of Marketing qualification is desirable.
• Any second language will be an advantage. 

Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding loyalty and customer relationship management.
• Strong communication skills across a variety of platforms and on all levels. 
• Ability to analyze data sets and extract meaningful insights.
• Market research capabilities for competitor reviews.
• Good time management and prioritizing capabilities. 
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and the production of high-quality work.
• Should display personal drive to succeed and achieve.
• Project management skill.
• Highly enthusiastic with high growth mindset.

About Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.