My client is a very well established and very successful company who operates over 50 outlets across 15 different brands in the UAE and Oman. We are currently searching for an F&B PR/Marketing Manager to enhance, promote and develop all PR and marketing communications activities within the F&B division. The chosen candidate will have to drive revenue by organizing PR events and media plans to increase revenue in their outlets.
OUR REQUIREMENTS & JOB DESCRIPTION
Must have at least 2 years experience as a PR Manager or Promoter
Must have at least 2 years experience in either an F&B environment and/or 5 Star Hotel.
Must have exceptional administrative skills
Must be highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to stick to deadlines
The ability to communicate diplomatically with a high level of influence
Must have a strong presence and an ability to build and interact with the companies multi-cultural client base.
Must be numerically sound, with an ability to analyse statistical information and make the right decisions.
Produce a comprehensive public relations, marketing and communications plan, in line with the approved marketing strategy, while anticipating the changing market trends
Search and recommend new advertising opportunities across the board
Write press releases, news flashes, editorial releases and corporate and promotional taglines.
Follow up and communicate with external advertising, creative and PR agencies to ensure accurate, quality, timely production and placement of material.
Source and recommend marketing and promotional giveaways in line with marketing objectives.
Organise and coordinate with designated professionals the production of required staged photography for use in marketing campaigns, advertising and for collateral projects.
Identify PR opportunities and assist with the composing of the annual marketing communications plan across all departments.
Assist the VP Hospitality in identifying the yearly budgetary requirements
Manage the production of all marketing materials –ensure adherence to all corporate marketing profiles and templates
Manage the brand identity of various F&B outlets-maintain consistency in the market place
Monitor and assist with the corporate website, and all other sites where our brands are featured.
Make full use of corporate communication opportunities.
Represent the company during community projects and at social business gatherings.
Identify and follow through with potential sponsorships opportunities.
Provide continuous support to the designated advertising agency and take charge at being the driving force to complete assigned projects.
Monitor and share competitors’ media and promotional activities.
Organize and conduct press conferences as required
Manage, coordinate and follow up replies to guest feedback, and develop statistics for product feedback with the management team
Salary Offered: £45,000 to £48,000 tax free plus full expat package
