Director Of Marketing Communications

Job Number 23114527
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo, One Marriott Drive, Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, Indonesia VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
Resort Overview
Cradled between a labyrinth of wild forests and the pearlescent shores of the Flores Sea, sits the luxurious sanctuary of Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo. A haven made for the adventurous, sea-seeking Explorers and Collectors from near and far.
Easily accessible, it is the perfect base to explore everything West Flores and Komodo National Park offer at one's own rhythm.
This is Marriott International's first property in the region of Flores. With 70 keys including luxuriously appointed Sea Villas, Family Suites and oversized rooms, this property will be one of a kind in the portfolio of the company in Indonesia.
A wedding chapel to make those memories unforgettable, culinary delights to tantalize the tastebuds, views of spectacular sunsets from a Bar immersed in the sea to relaxing spa treatments are just some of the choices that we be on offer to the discerning traveller.
Job Summary
The Director of Marketing Communications is responsible for the planning, direction, control, and coordination of all communication activities, with an emphasis on public relations. Promotes and maintains good communications in order to enhance the prestigious image of the hotel and by doing so contributes to the revenues of the hotel.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education And Experience
Required:

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Marketing Communications Activities

• Prepares on a timely basis the monthly sales & marketing “communications” report.
• Compares actual achievements against goals on a regular basis and takes corrective action.
• Develops an annual communications plan with specific goals and budgets as outlined in the hotel's marketing plan/communications manual. Prepares working plans to achieve goals and ensures the communications team is fully briefed on goals and progress.
• Assists the DOM in the planning of all mailing activities, and oversees their execution.
• Supervises and directs photography for advertising, collateral and public relations purposes in liaison with the DOM, the advertising agency and the field marketing department at corporate office.
• Monitors activities of competitor hotels and trends within the industry.
• Ensures that the corporate ID manual is kept up-to-date and implemented as appropriate.
• Supervises operations of the in-house art department.
• Ensures the department has a comprehensive master slide/photo/CD library for all advertising, collateral and public relations activities, and regularly sends these to corporate office for the image library.

Managing Public Relations Activities

• Ensures press kit information is comprehensive and kept up-to-date.
• Compiles and maintains a comprehensive list of media contacts and manages them as per the media account management system. Delegates assigned accounts to communications staff as appropriate but takes full responsibility for the key media by maintaining and developing close relationships
• Acts as official spokesperson for the hotel when appropriate and responds to all media requests within 24 hours.
• Secures opportunities, directs and attends hotel sponsored events, and develops targeted partner relationships.
• Participates in the press events/trips organized by the regional PR offices as required.
• Works closely with the corporate and international press offices on developing story angles.
• Prepares press releases for appropriate targeted media, locally, regionally and internationally.
• Conducts press blitzes when appropriate.
• Plays a key role in community and government relations as well as VIP handling.
• Creates and organizes press promotional activities.

Managing Advertising Activities

• Works with the DOM and advertising agency on the rooms and food & beverage tactical advertising campaigns' creative and media plans.
• Reviews the hotel's market segmentation and other appropriate marketing reports to ensure that the media scheduling matches those segments.
• Ensures that the advertising creative is in synergy with the company, projecting a consistent and quality message.
• Maximizes advertising budget by ensuring that the hotel's creative message and media activities are consistent with the advertising of sister hotels and the company group advertising.
• Monitors and maintains media schedules as well as prompt settlement of accounts.

Managing Direct Marketing Activities

• Takes an integrated approach to DM activities, ensuring a consistent and quality image is projected.
• Maintains budget control.
• Assists the DOM in the planning, implementation and tracking of electronic marketing activities.

Manages Collateral

• Supervises the production and quality of all displays and temporary signage in hotel public areas.
• Supervises and budgets for quality gift items as appropriate. Ensures correct usage of hotel logo on gift items as stipulated in corporate ID manual.
• Coordinates and executes production of all printed materials, with assistance of advertising agencies, following the specifications stipulated in the corporate ID manual.
• Supervises the in-house graphic designer and/or print shop.
• Ensures hotel information is updated regularly on the internet/intranet.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
The Luxury Collection is a glittering ensemble of locally authentic hotels and resorts from around the world. Our hotel teams curate the world’s most enriching and desirable destination experiences. Our mission is to guide our guests, these seasoned travelers on transformative journeys that touch their spirits, enrich their lives and create lasting memories. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling and a desire to provide genuine, personalized, and anticipatory service, then we invite you to join us on our journey and explore a career with The Luxury Collection.