Marketing Executive - Holiday Inn & Suites Science Park

About Us

Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy.

Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether traveling on business or for fun, enjoying a quick night, or relaxing for the week. We thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we’ve been on our journey since 1952. So, if you can help us spread the joy of travel to all, we’d love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn family.

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park is looking for a dedicated Marketing Executive to join their extraordinary culinary team! Ideally located in the heart of Dubai Science Park, in the most sought after residential area of Dubai. Minutes away from mega malls, magnificent Jumeirah Beaches, world’s leading tourist attractions and Parks, auto drome and over 5 championship golf courses, the newly opened Holiday Inn & Suites at Dubai Science Park includes 240 hotel rooms and suites and 84 one-bedroom apartments, anchor F&B offerings and an extensive 1026sqm cutting-edge meeting and events facilities.

Your day-today:

As a Social Media Marketing Executive at Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park, you will be responsible for managing and enhancing the hotel's online presence across all social media platforms. You will develop and execute engaging content strategies that showcase the hotel's unique personality, drive brand awareness, and support business goals in line with IHG and Holiday Inn brand guidelines.

• Design and execute marketing strategies to promote the hotel’s rooms, restaurants, spa, and events.
• Create seasonal campaigns (e.g., holiday promotions, staycation packages) to attract guests.
• Manage the hotel’s website and social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.)
• Use SEO, SEM, and email marketing to drive online bookings.
• Monitor online reviews (TripAdvisor, Google, Booking.com) and respond where appropriate.
• Create engaging content, including blogs, newsletters, photos, and videos showcasing the hotel’s offerings.
• Work with photographers, designers, and videographers to develop promotional material.
• Coordinate with the sales team to promote group bookings, conferences, weddings, and events.
• Support revenue management through targeted marketing strategies.
• Build relationships with local tourism boards, influencers, media, and travel agents.
• Organize press releases, FAM trips, and influencer stays to generate publicity.
• Promote in-house events such as brunches, live music nights, and cultural festivals.
• Coordinate with the events team to ensure promotions align with the event theme and target audience.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and guest feedback.
• Use data to refine marketing strategies and identify new opportunities.
• Promote hotel loyalty programs (e.g., Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors).
• Create campaigns to drive repeat bookings and guest retention.
• Track campaign performance (website traffic, bookings, ROI).
• Prepare marketing reports for management review.
• Assist in managing the hotel’s marketing budget.
• Ensure campaigns are cost-effective and within budget.
  
  

What We Need From You

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.

Minimum 2 years of experience in social media management, preferably in the hospitality. Proficient in content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and social media management platforms (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Meta Business Suite).

Strong understanding of platform-specific best practices, hashtags, analytics, and engagement strategies.

Creative thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Basic knowledge of photography, videography, and editing is a plus.

Fluency in English required; Arabic is an advantage.

How do I deliver this?

We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It’s what connects every colleague in all IHG hotels.

Each IHG hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in their own way, and at the heart of it all are specific, core service skills.

• True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests
• True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay
• True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs
• True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner
  
  

There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting well-being in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today and let's #GoFurtherTogether.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.