MARCOM Executive

Company Description

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America.

Avani Hotels & Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it’s all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy.

Avani+ is an uplifted extension of the Avani brand with Avani+ Fares being one of few within the brand and is the first such branded resort in the Maldives The resort will have 200 keys and multiple F&B outlets as well as Spa, Recreation Diving and Water Sports Facilities Avani teams pride themselves as Open-minded, Upbeat and Genuine. 

Job Description

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. Avani+ Fares employees always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their colleagues. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

Marketing & Communications Support

• Maintain complete knowledge of the following (to include but not limited to): All hotel features / services, hours of operation Hotel function space, entertainment options, menus, and floral decoration options

Scheduled daily group activities

• Prepare promotional press releases on personalities among guests and associates of the Hotel and on noteworthy events in the Hotel
• Coordinate the production of posters, publication of hotel’s newsletters/s and flyers for associates and the public, as well as other printed materials
• Direct photographers commissioned to take pictures of VIPs, shows and events etc.
• Monitor and update information and content of hotel’s website and postings on other digital platforms of the hotels
• Handle the administrative requirements of the Marcom department
• Work with other departments to coordinate guest’s lists, invitations for VIP receptions, luncheons, dinners etc.
• Attend to client/media complaints, requests, and enquiries
• Assist with the hosting of media, planned press conferences and other press activities
• Maintain and update media list for sending to trade, group and consumer publications on a regular basis, press releases covering special events, promotions, etc.
• Maintain and update digital photographs/slides library
• Analyse and evaluate performance of marketing and promotion campaigns

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree in Marketing and Advertising
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in overall Marketing, Digital and Social Media disciplines
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Experience in similar role within luxury hospitality or with a relevant agency background.
• Ability to manage wide range of tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiar with the hotel operations available systems and all distribution channels.
• Understanding of the dynamics of regional & local market, local competitors and events of the destination an advantage
• Previous pre-opening experience will be an added advantage.
• Must currently hold the role applying for.
• Should have qualifications matching to position applying for.
• A positive and energetic attitude.
• Be able to work under pressure & flexible to work within a dynamic team environment.
• Excellent team player.
• Trackable references to support the role applied for.

Additional Information

We are Upbeat - We are Open-Minded - We are Genuine