Marketing Executive

**About Us**

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the San Francisco, California before expanding worldwide. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton spaces and experiences centre on our guests, offering inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward thinking flavours that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal.

Our mission is to be the best-loved hotel and restaurant company through the common belief that heartfelt connections make people’s lives better. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ‘ridiculously personal’ experiences for each other and our guests.

We're looking for passionate, high-spirted individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Riyadh, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle East. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that’s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional.

Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you’re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’ and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe.

**About Kimpton Riyadh**

Located in King Abdullah Financial District which is set in the heart of the Saudi capital, 22-kilometers away from the airport, Kimpton Riyadh is the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand’s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this LEED certified landmark development home to 1.6 million square meters of state-of-the-art office space, world-class venues and iconic luxury residences. The hotel welcome guests to experience its 212 guest rooms and suites and to enjoy its unique dining options.

**Dat to Day**
- **Brand Promotion**: Promoting the hotel's brand image both internally and externally. This includes creating and executing property-level communications through traditional, digital, and social media channels.
- **Campaign Management**: Assisting with the development and execution of marketing campaigns to drive consumer awareness and preference. This involves working with advertising agencies on creative and media plans, particularly for food and beverage promotions.
- **Social Media Engagement**: Managing social media content and engagement. This includes updating content on the hotel's website and travel sites, and responding to guest comments on social media channels.
- **Public Relations**: Participating in the development of comprehensive PR plans and maintaining relationships with local media, including food critics and bloggers. Writing and distributing press releases for property events and promotions.
- **Market Analysis**: Conducting marketing analysis for hotel room promotions, restaurant promotions, and other hotel products. This helps in understanding market trends and customer preferences.
- **Collaboration**: Working closely with other departments, such as Operations, Food & Beverage, and Sales, to support promotions and campaigns that target in-house guests and drive incremental revenue.
- **Customer Interaction**: Engaging with guests and potential clients to promote the hotel's services and facilities. This includes setting up preview package sales/tours and ensuring guest satisfaction.

This role requires strong communication skills, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams. It's a crucial position that helps enhance the hotel's image and drive business growth.

**What we need from you**

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

- Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent in Hotel Administration / Business Administration
- Two to Three years’ prior tenure in a similar role
- International luxury hotel chain background
- GCC exposure
- English Fluency is required
- Arabic Fluency is preferred

**Teamwork and Flexibility**

In addition to the tasks outlined above, all team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative spirit. This may involve taking on additional responsibilities as needed, especially during periods of high occupancy or in emergency situations. Your willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the hotel is essential in maintaining our high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

**What we offer**

We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

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