Marketing Officer at De’Umahs Hotel and Resort

De’Umahs Hotel and Resort – We are a five-star hotel that offers luxurious hospitality services including lodging accommodation and restaurant services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marketing Officer

Location: Eleme, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Description

• Networks with potential clients manage large accounts, works to maintain a loyal customer base, and oversees hotel sales and marketing strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzethe current client base or target market for the hotel.
• Devisenew ways to expand that client base.
• Developpromotional and advertising materials for the hotel.
• Overseethe distribution of marketing materials.
• Reachout to organizations and businesses that might require a hotel for conferences and events.
• Meetwith representatives from these companies to explain the hotel’s merits and amenities.
• Networkwith wedding planners and special event planners to encourage hotel bookings.
• Designand advertisespecial group rates and packages to increase larger bookings.
• Overcomethe hesitations of clients to close a sale.
• Managethe accounts of high-profile clients.
• Processpayments and applies discounts as necessary.
• Addressand resolveany issues or complaints regarding sales or marketing.
• Ensurethat guests are enjoying their stay at the hotel and that large group needs are met.
• Maintainpositive relationships with clients to encourage repeat and recurring business.

Education and Experience

• HND, BA, BScin Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major.
• 1 – 2years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstratestrong organizational skills.
• Exhibitexcellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Willing and able to travel to establish and maintain client networks.
• Demonstratethe ability to think creatively and analytically.
• Capable of creating and maintaining a large client network.
• Demonstratefamiliarity with budget software and financial management.
• Communicateclearly and effectively.
• Possessstrong leadership skills.
• Familiar with the workings of the hotel and hospitality industry.
• Demonstratestrong persuasive and negotiation skills.
• Workwell with a variety of different individuals.

Salary
N50,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
2nd April, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the “Job role” as the subject of the email.