Marketing & Communication Manager

Sales & Marketing Department, Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Marketing & Communication Manager to join our Sales & Marketing team. The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the UAE market and a track record in identifying and creating lucrative business partnerships within the region.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree in Marketing and Communication
• Minimum 4+ years of international marketing and communications experience.
• Previous experience in Marketing, Communications & PR in a luxurious Hotel/Resort or Marketing/Communications Agency
• Upholds professional values, ethics, and integrity
• A passionate marketing and communications professional with a focus on guest communications
• Demonstrated leadership competencies with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

What will you do?

• Manages all brand, public relations, social media, advertising, content creation and media buying activities.
• Maintain and direct all third-party related agencies as per the hotels requirements.
• Manages an effective digital communications and social media strategy to support the overall business objectives.
• Identify potential sponsorship and promotional opportunities for each property and manage the strategic business alliances and relationships.
• Monitor industry trends and keep senior managers appraised of brand perceptions and any potential issues that would have a negative impact on the business.
• Liaise and meet regularly with individual property Leaders to ensure that all specific requirements for marketing related work are managed.
• Effectively communicates with all levels, manage reports.
  
  

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

The hotel comprises 213 luxurious guestrooms and suites and 6 four-bedroom villas with private pools, all furnished to the highest standards in a modern Arabic style. To meet the needs of long-staying guests, the hotel offers 161 fully furnished spacious serviced apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom units. The hotel is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, offering a variety of shops under one roof. It is only a ten-minute drive from the city’s international airport, five minutes from the golf course and the Convention Centre, and 15 minutes from the Corniche and the city centre.

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