Marketing Executive

About Us

We represent the InterContinental® brand, the world’s largest group of luxury hotels known for blending global expertise with local understanding to craft exquisite travel experiences. Each hotel features a unique ambiance, dedicated to providing guests with personalized and memorable stays.

The InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa is situated on Doha's longest private beach amidst lush gardens, showcasing 12 dining venues, diverse recreational amenities, a free-form swimming pool, and the renowned Spa InterContinental. Its prime location offers easy access to downtown Doha, government and corporate offices, and key landmarks like the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, City Center Mall, and Doha Golf Club, delivering an unmatched luxury environment.

Role Summary

As a Marketing Executive, you will play a vital role in assisting with the conception and execution of marketing initiatives that enhance the hotel's brand visibility, stimulate awareness, support revenue growth, and engage both existing and prospective guests.

Collaborating closely with departments including Marketing, Sales, Revenue Management, Food & Beverage, and Rooms, you will help bring campaigns, promotional offers, content, and brand initiatives to fruition across both digital and traditional platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing comprehensive marketing campaigns across various hotel sectors and services.
• Contribute to the development of promotional programs for accommodations, dining, spa treatments, events, residences, and seasonal offerings.
• Oversee campaign schedules, content preparation, approvals, and deployment across suitable channels.
• Partner with Food & Beverage and Commercial sectors to promote new concepts, deals, events, and engagement activities.
• Track and report on campaign performance metrics such as reach, engagement, leads, and conversions.
• Support creative marketing ideas and activations aimed at boosting brand awareness and guest interaction.
• Manage the hotel's social media presence, including daily content scheduling and publishing.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external creatives like photographers, videographers, and agencies for high-quality content development.
• Ensure all digital materials adhere to InterContinental’s brand identity and hotel positioning.
• Monitor and manage social media engagement, including timely responses to guest interactions.
• Identify emerging trends, content prospects, and digital platforms to enhance the hotel's online footprint.
• Support and coordinate paid digital marketing initiatives in partnership with external agencies and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain marketing content including social posts, newsletters, presentations, digital assets, and intra-company communications.
• Maintain an organized repository of marketing assets, such as photos, videos, logos, and promotional collateral.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all published information relating to hotel services, schedules, and experiences.
• Assist in managing media visits, influencer stays, content collaborations, and special events.
• Prepare press releases, media kits, talking points, and other communications material as needed.
• Foster and maintain relationships with media, influencers, content providers, and community partners in line with leadership guidance.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to boost the hotel’s visibility via local events, partnerships, and media channels.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of strategic collaborations with local businesses, lifestyle brands, tourism bodies, and community groups.
• Help identify joint marketing and cross-promotional opportunities.
• Facilitate hotel involvement in relevant local promotional events and activities.
• Conduct research on local market trends, customer behaviors, competitor initiatives, and new marketing possibilities.
• Work closely with commercial teams to align marketing efforts with business goals.
• Provide analytical insights and report on campaign outcomes to aid strategic decision-making.
• Compile routine reports on social media, campaigns, content effectiveness, and key marketing indicators.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, or Hospitality Marketing roles.
• Prior work experience in luxury hotel or hospitality settings is advantageous.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, digital marketing strategies, content creation, and campaign management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A creative approach with the ability to generate engaging marketing content and ideas.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Capability to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and manage various stakeholders efficiently.
• Understanding of basic marketing analytics and how to measure campaign success.
• Comfortable collaborating with creative agencies, photographers, videographers, designers, influencers, and external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of content management, social media tools, email marketing, or design software is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in English; additional language skills are beneficial.
• A degree or certification in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality, or related disciplines is preferred.

Compensation & Culture

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with the chance to join the global IHG family, where teamwork, trust, ethical conduct, and embracing diverse perspectives are core values. We encourage a proactive and guest-focused mindset, continuously seeking to improve and elevate guest experiences.

Application Note

If you do not meet every criterion but believe you have the potential to contribute meaningfully, we welcome your application. Begin your journey with us today to help create unforgettable experiences for luxury travelers.