AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

§  Development of a Marketing Plan aimed at stimulating business from the domestic leisure market specifically.

§  Responsible for campaign and project management of all media placements.

§  Source opportunities for inclusion of the hotel on major clients’ intranet sites to stimulate leisure business.

§  Management and evolutionary development of the hotel brochures, printed material, advertisements, documents and promotional material.

§  Increasing brand awareness within all market segments.

§  Management of online marketing activities and research of all new accommodation websites for the hotels inclusion; ensuring competitiveness in both availability and price.

§  Source marketing opportunities with the various travel websites.

§  Make recommendations to revenue management on competitive pricing on an as needed basis.

§  Development of our past guest database to be utilised in targeted email/mailing programs.

§  Continual exploration and implementation of leisure marketing opportunities which will drive business into the hotel, with particular emphasis on third party promotions.

§  Preparation of weekly report.

§  Undertake site inspections and/or entertainment of clients, as appropriate.

§  Participate in weekly sales meeting and other unscheduled meetings, as required.

§  Actively participate in the compilation of the annual business plan for Sales and Marketing and any other reports requested.

§  Represent the hotel/brand at relevant industry events.

§  Ensure thorough understanding of all the brand sales and marketing programs.

REQUIREMENTS

§  Minimum one - three years hotel marketing experience

§  Local market knowledge preferred

§  High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred

§  Experience managing to brand standards

§  Able to collaborate effectively with other hotel employees and managers to ensure teamwork

§  Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite

§  Strong verbal and written communication skills

§  Strong negotiation skills

§  Ability to travel

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

§  Development of a Marketing Plan aimed at stimulating business from the domestic leisure market specifically.

§  Responsible for campaign and project management of all media placements.

§  Source opportunities for inclusion of the hotel on major clients’ intranet sites to stimulate leisure business.

§  Management and evolutionary development of the hotel brochures, printed material, advertisements, documents and promotional material.

§  Increasing brand awareness within all market segments.

§  Management of online marketing activities and research of all new accommodation websites for the hotels inclusion; ensuring competitiveness in both availability and price.

§  Source marketing opportunities with the various travel websites.

§  Make recommendations to revenue management on competitive pricing on an as needed basis.

§  Development of our past guest database to be utilised in targeted email/mailing programs.

§  Continual exploration and implementation of leisure marketing opportunities which will drive business into the hotel, with particular emphasis on third party promotions.

§  Preparation of weekly report.

§  Undertake site inspections and/or entertainment of clients, as appropriate.

§  Participate in weekly sales meeting and other unscheduled meetings, as required.

§  Actively participate in the compilation of the annual business plan for Sales and Marketing and any other reports requested.

§  Represent the hotel/brand at relevant industry events.

§  Ensure thorough understanding of all the brand sales and marketing programs.

REQUIREMENTS

§  Minimum one - three years hotel marketing experience

§  Local market knowledge preferred

§  High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred

§  Experience managing to brand standards

§  Able to collaborate effectively with other hotel employees and managers to ensure teamwork

§  Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite

§  Strong verbal and written communication skills

§  Strong negotiation skills

§  Ability to travel