Hotel Marketing Specialist Career Opportunity – Dove Nest Lodge Naivasha, Kenya

Dove Nest Lodge – Naivasha

Job Title: Hotel Marketing Specialist

Reports to: General Manager

Job Location: Dove Nest Lodge & Peppercorn Holiday Resort – Naivasha

Position Summary: We are seeking a professional and a talented Hotel Marketer personnel. In this position, you will be responsible for all aspects of our marketing operations specifically maximizing the hotel’s revenues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Creates and implements a marketing plan to achieve budget goals.
  • Analyse current markets and identify new markets and potential clients
  • Assists with the development and implementation of promotions i.e. creates advertising and promotional programs for hotels and hotel chains.
  • Evaluates and drives the hotel’s participation in the various sales channels, Market Sales, Event
    Booking Centers, electronic lead channels, etc.
  • Attends trade shows, community events, and industry meetings to maintain knowledge of
    market, competition, and customers.
  • Actively participates in project terms that contribute to sales strategy, programs, or procedures.
  • Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal,
    writing contract, customer correspondence, and sales presentation).
  • The Hotel marketing specialist is also responsible for coordinating marketing and promotional
    activities to meet guests’ needs, working closely with other hotel staff to ensure guests are
    satisfied with the facilities and their time there.
  • Represent the hotel at consumer trade fairs, mall promotions and tourism events both at local
    and national level.
  • Proactively monitor the Hotel’s profile on the various social media platforms and ensure
    appropriate responses are posted in a timely fashion.
  • Provides assistance and support; maintains a positive and professional working environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business
  • A minimum two (2) years of experience in a similar role in the hospitality (hotel, reservation,
    sales) field required.
  • Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
  • Good business sense and the ability to motivate and lead a team.
  • Excellent communication and ‘people skills.’
  • Proficient planning and organizational skills.
  • The ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Proficient in time management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to take initiative and effectively adapt to changes.
  • Recognizes an emergency situation and takes appropriate action.
  • Able to establish and maintain a cooperative working relation.

To apply ,send your cv only to hr@dovenestlodge.com on or before 15th May 2022.

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