Marketing & Communication Manager (170467)

Marketing & Communication Manager

Sales & Marketing Department, Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Marketing & Communication Manager to join our Sales & Marketing team. The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the UAE market and a track record in identifying and creating lucrative business partnerships within the region.

What are we looking for?

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree in Marketing and Communication
2. Minimum 4+ years of international marketing and communications experience.
3. Previous experience in Marketing, Communications & PR in a luxurious Hotel/Resort or Marketing/Communications Agency
4. Upholds professional values, ethics, and integrity
5. A passionate marketing and communications professional with a focus on guest communications
6. Demonstrated leadership competencies with strong interpersonal and communication skills

What will you do?

1. Manage all brand, public relations, social media, advertising, content creation and media buying activities.
2. Maintain and direct all third-party related agencies as per the hotel's requirements.
3. Manage an effective digital communications and social media strategy to support the overall business objectives.
4. Identify potential sponsorship and promotional opportunities for each property and manage the strategic business alliances and relationships.
5. Monitor industry trends and keep senior managers appraised of brand perceptions and any potential issues that would have a negative impact on the business.
6. Liaise and meet regularly with individual property leaders to ensure that all specific requirements for marketing related work are managed.
7. Effectively communicate with all levels and manage reports.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

The hotel comprises 213 luxurious guestrooms and suites and 6 four-bedroom villas with private pools, all furnished to the highest standards in a modern Arabic style. To meet the needs of long-staying guests, the hotel offers 161 fully furnished spacious serviced apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom units. The hotel is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, offering a variety of shops under one roof. It is only a ten-minute drive from the city’s international airport, five minutes from the golf course and the Convention Centre, and 15 minutes from the Corniche and the city centre.

Shangri-La and Traders Hotel, Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, or any other basis covered under applicable law.