Director of Marketing and Communications

Step into the world of Taj and join us in our endeavor to create magical experiences as we introduce the world to the art of Indian hospitality. Tajness is the soul of our culture and guides all our interactions. It is an implicit trust in our people to forge invaluable relationships by creating an emotional connect with our various stakeholders. Tajness is the way we do what we do. We bring to you a unique combination of authentic tradition and innovation, a culture we invite you to grow with.

Explore opportunities that align with your current skillset and become a part of our diverse community of “Exoticans” dedicated to delivering quality experiences. Grow with Taj at a wide array of locations across various geographies, offering opportunities that allows our associates to choose their preferred career path with focused mentoring and training, enriching both professional and personal development.

Be part of a family that strives to touch the hearts of our guests through carefully nurtured values. Trust, Awareness and Joy is something we live-by everyday.

About Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, The Palm, Dubai

Part of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) established in 1903, Taj Hotels have been a pioneer in bringing legendary Indian hospitality to the world.

Continuing this legacy in providing guests with the highest levels of personalized, intuitive service and careful attention to detail, IHCL will be introducing its newest addition - Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm Dubai. Situated on the East Crescent of the Palm and connected to a private beach, the hotel will feature 258 rooms, 67 suites, six F&B venues, a kids’ club, sprawling banquet & meeting spaces and Taj’s signature Jiva Spa. Keeping sustainability and the incomparable Tajness at the core of its offering, the hotel is poised to create exotic experiences for all its guests. Scheduled to open doors in the next few months, we welcome candidates to be part of our Pre-opening Team. Please click on your preferred department below to apply.

 Job Responsibilities

·Responsible for the planning and execution of content creation (including copy writing, photo/video shootings) ensuring delivery in adherence with brand guidelines and hotel positioning.

·Manage all activities within the marketing department, ensuring all brand standards are followed

·Creates & executes marketing plan according to budget

·Serve as the hotel’s primary brand ambassador, ensuring that brand guidelines are followed 

·Develop the hotel’s communication strategies and execute the marketing campaigns in conjunction with the Sales, Spa, Food and Beverage departments to ensure profit growth and brand exposure

·Plan and oversee the hotel’s advertising and promotional activities

·Pro-actively identify relevant marketing partners for the hotel and manage these relationships profitably to raise hotel awareness, drive demand, deepen loyalty and enrich brand experience.

·Verifies all advertising for the hotels in digital channels is in alignment with brand voice

·Responsible to develop strategic communication plans for the hotels; locally, nationally and internationally

·Responsible for the on properties coordination of all travel media visits

·Manage regional media inquiries and interview requests

·Develop strong relationships with media as well as with tourism industry partners;

·Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media

·Develop new partnerships and relationship within the local community;

·Write, distribute press releases and maintain the press review of the hotel up to date with monthly report of activities;

·Organize press tours and visits with journalists, bloggers and media teams;

·Provide public relations support for all on property special event activations - including execution of relevant special event media launches

·Coordinate photo and film shoots on site with commercial and traditional media when necessary

·Manage all media requests from corporate office, agencies and media

·Build and maintain positive relations with the Corporate and Regional offices

·Oversee photo and video shoots for the hotel and seasonal campaigns

·Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications

·Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related major

·Minimum 5 years’ experience in the marketing, digital or related professional area

·Hospitality marketing or advertising agency experience preferred

·An experienced marketing expert, a dynamic and self-driven, creative individual

·A passionate individual with experience in marketing; traditional & digital; as well as e-commerce and communication (PR)

• Contact: Dorsai Khagani
• Reference: CatererGlobal
• Job ID: 99619580