🔹 Job Title: Assistant Marketing Manager
🔹 Company: Marriott International
🔹 Location: Jeddah, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
🔹 Job Type: Full time
🔹 Category: Hospitality
🔹 Date Posted: 2025-06-30
🔹 Experience Level: 2-5 years
🔹 Remote Status: On-site
Key aspects of this role include:
ASSUMPTION: This role requires a strong understanding of both traditional and digital marketing channels, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills.
✅ Executes annual marketing plan to budget, in consultation with the GM, Food and Beverage leader, Operations leaders, Director of Marketing Communications, and cluster marketing and ecommerce teams.
✅ Partners with Operations, Food & Beverage and Sales teams to execute promotions and campaigns to target in-house guests with promotions that drive incremental revenue to the hotel.
✅ Acts as the liaison between the marketing department and advertising agency on the tactical advertising campaigns' creative and media plans, particularly for food and beverage promotions.
✅ Manages F&B media schedules and verifies prompt settlement of accounts.
✅ Partners with property Revenue Management to verify correct offer loading, verifying advertisement targeting is correctly directed at relevant consumer groups
✅ Executes email marketing, and display advertising.
✅ Maintains frequent, active engagement with Cluster eCommerce manager to verify alignment, pull-through, and 2-way communication about the status, performance evaluation, opportunities, and issues related to online programs and initiatives.
✅ Verifies all advertising for the hotel in digital channels is in alignment with brand voice.
✅ Facilitates social media engagement and updating content in local digital channels (e.g., hotel website, travel sites).
✅ Develops and executes promotions campaign in F&B, weddings, spa, rooms and conferences through relevant digital and social media channels.
✅ Engages in proactive online reputation management by surfacing relevant guest comments (positive or negative) in social media channels and responds accordingly.
✅ Develops a comprehensive PR plan per quarter along with agency and executes post sign-off from GM.
✅ Maintains a comprehensive list of local media contracts, with particular emphasis on food critics and bloggers.
✅ Manages assigned accounts as per the media account management system.
✅ Writes and distributes all press releases for property events, promotions, and outlets.
✅ Manages the execution of hotel sponsored events, community/government relations activities, and press promotional activities.
✅ Supports pull through of impactful PR strategy & activities to drive quality press coverage through media engagement, in alignment with communications objectives.
✅ Verifies the news clippings and other online, print, and social media mention report is completed on a monthly basis for property distribution.
✅ Manages external vendors and media agencies; works with agency partners and continent PR leader to identify strategic media buys for their hotel(s).
✅ Surfaces and vets PR leads from the continent PR Leader regarding which are the best media to promote the hotel.
✅ Supports the co-ordination of photography for F&B advertising, collateral and public relations purposes between the hotel, advertising agency and the regional field marketing teams.
✅ Manages photo shoots for seasonal or festive promotions in partnership with the cluster or area marketing team.
✅ Acts as central point of contact for regionally approved local photographers for food, amenity, and property imagery; coordinates with area or cluster marketing to verify all photography adheres to brand voice.
✅ Coordinates and executes Hotel and F&B printed materials.
✅ Controls quantity and inventory of all Hotel marketing collateral and verifies copies are filed in a comprehensive manner.
✅ Assists in the production of all property, F&B display, and temporary signage in hotel public areas.
✅ Promotes collection of competitors collateral and publicity on a monthly basis.
✅ Manages the execution of F&B direct marketing activities.
✅ Verifies all collateral is as per brand standard guidelines and in compliance with Brand Standard Audit (BSA).
✅ Assists and manages the development, co-ordination and execution of all communications activities with a strong emphasis on property F&B promotions and campaigns.
✅ Helps with the publication of hotel’s newsletter(s).
✅ Supports communications duties and functions as deemed necessary.
✅ Assists in the liaison and execution of joint F&B promotions.
✅ Works with eCommerce to verify the Hotel’s website and related websites are updated on a regular basis.
✅ Partners with Director of Marketing to create marketing plan aligned to hotel sales and revenue strategy.
✅ Provides training and marketing leadership and act as a marketing subject matter expert for GMs, Sales Leaders and Managers, and Revenue leaders.
✅ Coordinates with property and above property eCommerce and Revenue Management teams to report success of property marketing and eCommerce performance.
✅ Keeps abreast of competition and its collateral, advertising, and marketing efforts and constantly evolving digital and marketing trends.
ASSUMPTION: This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Education: 2-year degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration or related major and 4 years experience in the sales, marketing, digital or related professional area; hospitality marketing or digital advertising experience preferred
OR
4-year bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales, marketing, digital or related professional area; hospitality marketing or digital advertising agency experience preferred.
Experience: 2-5 years of experience in marketing, digital advertising, or a related field, with a focus on hospitality marketing preferred.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
ASSUMPTION: Candidates with experience in hospitality marketing or digital advertising agencies may have an advantage in this role.
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is estimated to be between SAR 10,000 - 15,000 per month, based on industry standards for a marketing manager in the hospitality industry in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This estimate is subject to change based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
Working Hours: This position requires a standard workweek of 40 hours, with the possibility of additional hours as needed to meet deadlines or cover shifts.
ASSUMPTION: The salary range provided is an estimate and may vary based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Industry: Marriott International is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of approximately 9,000 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 141 countries and territories.
Company Size: Marriott International has 10,001+ employees globally, with a decentralized management structure that allows for a high degree of autonomy and flexibility.
Founded: Marriott International was founded in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott, and its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C.
Company Description:
Company Specialties:
Company Website: http://www.marriott.com
ASSUMPTION: Marriott International's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a key aspect of its company culture and a significant factor in its success as a global hospitality leader.
Career Level: This role is a mid-level marketing position, with opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
Reporting Structure: The Assistant Marketing Manager reports directly to the Director of Marketing Communications and works closely with the GM, Food and Beverage leader, Operations leaders, and cluster marketing and ecommerce teams.
Work Arrangement: This is an on-site position, with the possibility of hybrid or remote work arrangements depending on the specific needs of the property and the candidate's qualifications.
Growth Opportunities:
ASSUMPTION: The specific growth opportunities available to the successful candidate will depend on the needs of the property and the candidate's qualifications and career goals.
Office Type: The Jeddah property is a full-service hotel with multiple food and beverage outlets, meeting and event spaces, and leisure facilities.
Office Location(s): The hotel is located in the heart of Jeddah, with easy access to major transportation networks and local attractions.
Geographic Context:
Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position is Sunday to Thursday, with Fridays and Saturdays off, in accordance with local labor laws and cultural norms.
ASSUMPTION: The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
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Application Tips:
ATS Keywords: Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media Management, Public Relations, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Event Management, Hospitality Marketing, Digital Marketing, Traditional Marketing, Communication, Collaboration, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, English Fluency, Local Language Fluency
ASSUMPTION: The interview process for this role may vary depending on the specific needs of the property and the candidate's qualifications.
ASSUMPTION: The specific tools and technologies required for this role may vary depending on the property's needs and the candidate's qualifications.
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ASSUMPTION: The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong cultural fit with Marriott International's values and work style.
ASSUMPTION: The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
ASSUMPTION: The specific similarities and differences between this role and similar roles in the hospitality industry will depend on the property's needs and the candidate's qualifications.
ASSUMPTION: The specific projects that the successful candidate may work on will depend on the property's needs and the candidate's qualifications and career goals.
ASSUMPTION: The specific questions that the successful candidate should ask during the interview will depend on the property's needs and the candidate's qualifications and career goals.
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