F&B Marketing Executive

Company Description

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are more than 240,000 women and men who share something unique. Each and every day we host the world. We care for millions of people. We are all moved by curiosity. We love blending cultures. We are proud of our differences.

Yes, we lead the way. But we want to go further, with audacity, with imagination, with passion.

SOFITEL DUBAI the obelisk

Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk is Sofitel’s largest property in the Middle East. The hotel features 594 luxury guestrooms inclusive of 68 suites and 96 serviced apartments in the heart of Dubai. A variety of trendy restaurants and bars including a contemporary Asian restaurant, a Gastro Pub, a French Brasserie and Pool Bar & Lounge bring residents and patrons together to celebrate the French “Joie de Vivre”. Guests have the option to unwind at the Sofitel Spa with L’Occitane and outdoor pools with private cabanas or workout in a fully-fledged fitness center. Business travelers have access to 1,589 square meters of meeting space including one state-of-the-art ballroom ideal for the most sought after social gatherings.

Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk will infuse the brand’s essence with capitalizing on a perfect balance of modernism and ancient Egypt reflective of the renowned design elements of Wafi. If you are as excited as we are about connecting hearts and showing your guest passion, join us as the next Heartist and help us to make Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk a truly welcoming destination!

Job Description

THE POSITION

This role supports the Food & Beverage department in carrying out various strategies and tasks. Compiles, analyses, and reports. This position will appeal to a highly motivated, flexible individual who enjoys working to pre-agreed goals in a busy and changing environment. Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, this role will require assisting in the execution of Marketing and PR activities with proficiency as well as administrative support across all facets of the Food & Beverage department.

• Ensure that the venue experience and positioning come to life in all the marketing initiatives implemented across multiple platforms globally.
• Development and implementation of brands, visual standards guidelines and marketing plans for new product/service launches working closely with the property Operations, Sales, Marketing Team and appointed Agency.
• In collaboration with F&B department drive and activate each venue.
• Managing creative development of advertisements per venue (on and offline) as well as timely delivery of ads in accordance with the media plan, using in-house design resources.
• Working with PR agency on the venue activations and releases.
• Ensure the standards are met on Brand as per the venue guidelines.
• Management of an annual advertising plan, working closely with F&B.
• Development of suitable creative as per the plan, working closely with Group Marketing and the appointed advertising agency.
• Oversee campaign plan development, execution and management to ensure feasibility, practicality and alignment with objectives.
• Conduct weekly marketing status meetings to understand the progress of jobs on file.
• Liaising with Digital team for website management.

Qualifications

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Creativity and enterprising.
• An outgoing personality.
• Outstanding communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent writing skills and superior judgement.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English.
• Familiarity with hospitality industry standards.
• Minimum of 2 years similar in a 5-star or luxury hotel.
• Social Media Platforms.
• Expertise with Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, and Instagram Insights preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Facebook Ads preferred.