MARKETING MANAGER – EXCELLENT HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITY, DUBAI!

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