Marketing Manager (Horseshoe Lake Charles)

JOB SUMMARY:

Direct the development of strategic and annual business plans for Casino Marketing and Player Development. Manage implementation of the business plan in order to achieve planned revenue and profit and to ensure that performance standards are achieved for customer service operating procedures internal audit regulatory compliance productivity and budgeted expenses.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

College degree in Marketing Business Administration or related field preferred.

Five (5) to seven (7) years experience in the gaming industry.

Three (3) years managerial or supervisory experience in Casino Marketing or Player Development for a casino which generates a large percentage of its revenue from destination markets and high-frequency markets is required.

Proven track record in growing developing and increasing the profitability of high-end customers.

Must possess excellent communications skills particularly those skills needed to resolve complaints from dissatisfied and upset guests.

Must be able to manage multiple objectives and tasks simultaneously and be able to continually assess and re-set priorities.

Must be able to lead the team of Casino Hosts in achieving their financial and productivity goals.

Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.

Must be able to read write speak and understand English.

Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Prepares annual business plans that identify revenue potential by key market segments and describes Casino Marketing programs and systems player development activities junkets and special events that will attain acceptable levels of revenue by key segment.

Controls expenses to achieve an acceptable rate of return for invested expenses and complimentary services.

Identifies strengths opportunities and threats to achieving the plan and makes adjustments to leverage strengths takes advantage of opportunities and eliminates or minimizes threats.

Hires and manages staff for Casino Marketing Player Development Junket Programs and Casino Hosts.

Develops personal relationships and manages staff to also develop personal relationships with premium players in both tables and slots in all domestic markets and with sister properties within the Brand.

Monitors productivity and holds staff accountable for PCS utilization.

Works closely with hotel yield team to ensure proper VIP segments are yielded correctly to promote hotel visitation.

Works closely with Special Events and Direct Mail teams to maximize VIP visitation.

Develops and maintains a customer database for premium players.

Coordinates programs activities and the database with general marketing programs and systems.

Responsibility and accountability for the customer segment 400 ADT including the growth development and profitability of this segment of our customer base.

Delegates assignments to the most appropriate person by analyzing the requirements of the task and relating those to the capabilities of employees in order to accomplish tasks on time and within budget.

Meets individually with employees to discuss career goals identifies skills needed to achieve goals and develops action plans to satisfy both.

Assists employees through development process by following-up on a regular basis and holding employees accountable to plan.

Cross-trains employees and prepares employees for next career opportunity.

Spends the majority of time interviewing training and selecting employees.

Conducts Performance Reviews.

Makes or recommends wage increases.

Makes or recommends promotions.

Provides for safety and security.

Handles employees complaints or grievances.

Recommends disciplinary action or disciplines employees.

Plans work.

Supervises and monitors work.

Monitors legal compliance with federal state and gaming laws.

DEMANDS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

PHYSICAL & MENTAL:

Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

Must present a well groomed appearance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to work in a smoke-filled environment.

Must be able to converse over the telephone in situations where there is loud and disruptive background noise.

Must be able to maneuver in and around the entire casino and hotel area particularly the gaming pit areas.

Must be able to respond calmly in crisis and demanding situations particularly when situations involve customer or employee conflicts.

CAESARS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS JOB DESCRIPTION WHENEVER NECESSARY.