Director of Marketing & Communications Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Job description

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s luxury brand of iconic hotels committed to personal service and culinary excellence in landmark locations around the world.

Each property delivers unforgettable experiences and offers a strong sense of arrival with impressive public spaces worthy of hosting history.

Guests can expect True Waldorf Service from the moment they reserve their stay to the moment they leave the property doorstep.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi made a wow debut in 2019 and is already recognized as one of the finest resorts in the world.

Sprawled across three islands, the resort is one of the most sizable in the Maldives.

It boasts the country’s largest spa, extensive recreation facilities and it’s the Maldives resort with the most culinary choices (an impressive 11 specialty cuisine dining options).

Besides its 117 luxurious villas, the resort is also home to an exclusive offering: a private island, the largest in the country which is to be rented out in its entirety.

Once you get a glimpse of this one of its kind resort, you know you arrived to a sun-soaked paradise.

Luxurious villas act as vast private indoor-outdoor playgrounds, each featuring its own private pool.

Everywhere you look, from the standalone villa bathtub to the glass-bottomed floors in the spa’s treatment pavilions, the azure water steals the show.

Are you ready to join our talented and dedicated team at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and take your career to new heights?

**What are we looking for?**

The Director of Marketing & Communications serving Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi will be responsible in assisting the Director of Commercial with all Marketing Planning & Execution strategies for the hotel.

Responsible for the development, management, and execution of all aspects of the marketing/branding strategies to include Marketing Budgets, Social Media, Websites, Digital & Print Advertising, Collateral, Video/Photography Assets, etc.

that maximizes exposure in order to achieve budget, increase revenues, and market share targets.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done.

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

**What will I be doing?**

+ Develops strategic marketing plans and establish annual marketing budgets along with GM, DOS, and DORM.

Marketing plans should be annual, monthly and by segment of deployment inclusive of cost, deployment strategies (print, digital, and/or social media) through the review of competitive data, demand analysis and market mix management.
+ Creates, manages and implements media/marketing plans and programs, both short and long term, to increase revenues, awareness, and expansion of property products and/or services.

Works with on-property and regional revenue management to develop offers or leverage off-the-shelf offers, based on hotel-level needs.
+ Manages strategic direction on all marketing related areas including but not limited to: Social Media, Websites, Digital & Print Advertising, Email & Collateral.
+ Identifies outside agencies and responsible for development of agenda strategy and
+ Work/Liaison with internal corporate partners related to internal corporate partners, including but not limited to Brand, Destination, and ECG.
+ Oversees the strategy, budget, and development of visual assets and arranges photo & video shoots as needed/appropriate.
+ Oversees the development and content strategy of hotel level websites.
+ Identifies partnership/sponsorship opportunities for joint outreach.
+ Coordinates influencer strategy with public relations team to leverage social media opportunities.
+ Conducts paid marketing surveys on current and new service levels and product concepts.
+ Perform any task deemed necessary by the General Manager/Hotel Manager for the efficient running of the Commercial Department and the Resort in general

**What do I need?**

+ Bachelor Degree / Diploma in any related field – Marketing, e-commerce or PR
+ At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a luxury Resort/Hotel
+ Experienced in managing and analyzing social media and marketing trends.
+ Excellent presentation and communication skills.
+ Innovative, action-oriented individual able to identify and implement results-oriented marketing strategies for the hotel.
+ Ability to work under pressure.
+ Strong leadership skills and ability to develop and motivate his/her team.
+ Outgoing and enthusiastic personality.
+ Possess a high degree of stamina, agility, and flexibility

**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels.

For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value.

Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.

Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences worldwide every day.

And our outstanding Team Members are at the heart of it all!

**Job:** _Sales and Marketing_

**Title:** _Director of Marketing & Communications - Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi_

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**Requisition ID:** _HOT0BIRM_

**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**

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