Director Of Marketing
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Job Location:
Port Douglas - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Company
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas is proudly part of the Marriott International group. Marriott International is the worlds leading global hospitality company with more brands more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. With 8700 properties and 31 brands youll find us in your neighborhood and in more than 139 countries across the globe. Learn more about our company Find Your World.
Location
This iconic Resort is situated between the renowned Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest in Tropical North Queensland. The resort comprises 295 guest rooms suites and villas.
Your Opportunity
We are now inviting applications for an experienced and seasoned Director of Marketing. Reporting to the General Manager this role requires exceptional stakeholder management attention to detail strong influencing and communication skills and a collaborative approach. You will also work closely with the Resorts asset owner(s) and the Area Director of Marketing for Marriott International.
Key responsibilities of this role include but not limited to:
Strategy
- Develops an annual Marketing and Sales Communications plan with specific goals and budgets with a focus on maximizing value from digital and traditional media considering segmentation mix and market dynamics.
- Ensures delivery of the Resort Vision.
- Orchestrates strategic implementation of the hotels marketing communications activities.
Planning & Reporting
- Prepares working plans to achieve goals and ensures the M & S teams are fully briefed on goals and progress.
- Determines appropriate budget to support communicationsinitiativesand allocations by hotel business units.
- Reviews and measures marketing activity effectiveness on regular basis and optimizes plans according to goals.
- Monitors marketing activities of competitor hotels and trends within the industry and share key learnings on a regular basis.
- Updates hotel Executives on the status of programs ensuring follow-through and property buy in on customer service needs.
- Prepares monthly outlook/forecast for related expenses and returns in conjunction with the sales and revenue Leadership to management as scheduled.
Campaigns
- Responsible for developing new product/programs and guest services in all revenue earning departments consistent with the goal of exceeding guest expectation.
Collateral
- Supervises operations of the in-house designer (or design agency) to ensure full alignment of brand voice guideline and templates.
- Drives the quality and high standards of all sales promotional aids tools and merchandising items.
Photography
- Directs photography for advertising collateral and public relations purposes the advertising agency and the field marketing department at corporate office.
PR
- Implements impactful PR strategy & activities to drive quality press coverage through media engagement in alignmentwith communicationsobjectives.
- Develops PR-worthy stories to build F&B reputation and hotel image.
- Acts as spokesperson for the hotel and responds to all media requests within 24 hours.
- Sets up protocol and responsibilities for media response and crisis management involving GM ADM and regional PR team.
About You
- Minimum of 5 years experience working in a similar role is essential preferably within a 5* luxury hotel environment
- Degree in Marketing or related business discipline
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication/influencing skills
- Strong organizational planning skills is a must
- Proven experience leading and coaching a team and building a strong culture
- Full working rights in Australia
To Apply
Please apply through Marriott Careers. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
Rewards for work benefits for your lifestyle
- Relocation assistance available
- A variety of generous benefits and discounts for Associates Family and Friends across all Marriott properties worldwide
- Vast career and learning and development opportunities
- A generous Incentive program to compliment your salary
- Wellbeing programs and initiatives
- Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle within a world-class location
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more
