Job Description
MARKETING EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITY
•Plan, coordinate and administer hotel sponsored entertainment activities. •Coordinate with and provide support to hotel departments, suppliers, partners and other relevant parties for all promotional activities, trade shows, and food and beverage promotions. •Plans, prepares and coordinates the timely placement of promotional material and other visual displays in strategic locations throughout the hotel. •Set up, coordinates and implements direct mail promotional campaigns in accordance with the hotels’ business plan. •Coordinates the production of monthly mailers for food & beverage and sales & marketing items. •Procure and maintain hotel corporate gift item inventory and ensure the distribution of gifts is carried out in accordance with hotel policies and procedures. •Administer all advertising contracts and maintain detailed records of all orders, communications, proofs and advertisements with publishing houses and agencies. •Complies with and handles all requests for hotel information from publisher of consumers and trade directories. •Coordinates all advertising requirements, such as photograph and media schedules. •Maintains and updates Hotel’s photographic library and disseminates them to clients, as and when requiredRESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
•Liaise with Director of Sales and Marketing and General Manager daily •Liaise with Revenue Manager for all reservation configurations •Ensure effective interdepartmental communication •Liaise with Director of Sales and Marketing on all quotes for extended stays' groups for sign off prior to presentation to client •Preparation of quotes, issuing of contracts, communications, database input and filing •Preparing of month end reports and monthly forecasts, anticipated revenue forecast, yearly budgets, weekly forecasts and weekly budgeting •Identify new sources of residential accommodations / special events / group bookings •Ensuring that all requests are replied to within 24 hoursSales
•Conduct site inspections •Conduct a minimum of sales calls per week in accordance with the business plan. •Cold calling to secure new business sales calls/appointments •Telemarketing •Communicate and follow through with hotel departments to ensure that the sales commitment is being fulfilled •Assist with market intelligence and information gathering of benefit to the hotel.Management
•Comply with and ensure adherence to all of the hotel’s policies and procedures •Comply with all occupational health and safety policies and procedures •Attend all scheduled meetings. •Maintain a good working relationship with all staff and colleagues throughout the hotel and sister properties •Maintain in good working order all hotel property in your possession. •Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times •Have working knowledge of budget targets and develop strategies to achieve set targets •Develop methods and initiatives to increase departmental revenue within the sales team.GENERAL
•Communicate effectively with all other departments •Attend meetings, training sessions and any other required meeting or training session. •Identify opportunities to innovate service delivery and product offering to meet and exceed client expectations. •Ensure safe work practices are adopted at all time and report any OHS concerns immediately to your direct manager or HR Manager •Achievement of budget revenue •Acquisition of key accounts •All client requests are followed up on and responded to within same business day. •Assigned projects are completed within designated timeframes •Efficient communication platform is consistently maintained •Maintains an 'executive presence' and uphold high professional standards in all dealings. •Reports, presentations and other administrative duties are consistently on a high standardPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Education
•Bachelor of Science in Administration or Hotel Management degree •Tertiary qualifications relevant to Marketing or Sales would be an advantageExperience
•Previous experience within a hotel sales environment in an internationally recognized hotel chain at managerial level for at least 3 to 5 years within Qatar market. •Current/previous responsibility for key accounts and new business generation in premium markets. •Track record of achieving sales targets. •Existing corporate accounts in Qatar market. •Demonstrated ability to manage own and others tasks through to conclusion. •Ability to lead presentations, conduct effective negotiations and close deals. •Technical
•Competent Word, Excel, PowerPoint and software packages •High proficiency in English language oral and written skills •Highly organized, able to coordinate the efforts of others and manage multiple assignments and projects. •Knowledge of hotel PMS (HIS, Opera) and other industry related software programs.Personal Attributes
•‘Can do’ attitude combined with a high level of energy •Professionally groomed •Articulate and confident •Effective problem-solving eskills •Possess highly developed EQ •Adaptable to and plans for the demands of a 24x7 hotel environment. •Ability to work to deadlines and maintain composure at all times
Job Details
- Job Location
- Qatar
- Company Industry
- Other Business Support Services
- Company Type
- Employer (Private Sector)
- Employment Type
- Unspecified
- Monthly Salary Range
- Unspecified
- Number of Vacancies
- Unspecified
