Director Of Marketing & Communications| Conrad Maldives Rangali

Description

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others. 

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.  

Position Summary

The Director of Marketing and Communications will be responsible for developing the Marketing Planning & Execution strategies for the hotel.

What will you be doing?

Oversees all Marketing Planning & Execution strategies for the hotel. Responsible for the development, management, and execution of all aspects of the marketing/branding strategies to include Marketing Budgets, Social Media, Websites, Digital & Print Advertising, Collateral, Video/Photography Assets, etc. that maximizes exposure in order to achieve budget, increase revenues, and market share targets.

 Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Develops strategic marketing plans and establish annual marketing budgets along with GM, DOS, and DORM. Marketing plans should be annual, monthly and by segment of deployment inclusive of cost, deployment strategies (print, digital, and/or social media) through the review of competitive data, demand analysis and market mix management.
• Creates, manages and implements media/marketing plans and programs, both short and long term, to increase revenues, awareness, and expansion of property products and/or services. Works with on-property and regional revenue management to develop offers or leverage off-the-shelf offers, based on hotel-level needs.
• Manages strategic direction on all marketing related areas including but not limited to: Social Media, Websites, Digital & Print Advertising, Email & Collateral.
• Identifies outside agencies and responsible for development of agenda strategy.
• Work/Liaison with internal corporate partners related to internal corporate partners, including but not limited to Brand, Destination, and ECG.
• Oversees the strategy, budget, and development of visual assets and arranges photo & video shoots as needed/ appropriate.
• Oversees the development and content strategy of hotel level websites.
• Identifies partnership/sponsorship opportunities for joint outreach.
• Coordinates influencer strategy with public relations team to leverage social media opportunities.
• Conducts paid marketing surveys on current and new service levels and product concepts.

Requirements

What are we looking for? 

Innovative, action oriented individual able to identify and implement results oriented marketing strategies for the hotel. 

Minimum 5 years in a similar role within hospitality industry A Bachelor’s degree in communications Guest Service, guest retention Oriented Proficient in computer systems, MS Office Suite, Excel, Outlook, Publisher Excellent leadership skills Exceptional communication skills

What will it be like to work for Hilton? 

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!