Marketing Director - Hospitality

We are looking for a Marketing Director to shape and lead the marketing strategy for our client, a prestigious luxury hotel group in Dubai . The ideal candidate will have extensive hospitality marketing experience , proven success across the GCC region , and exposure to regional or international markets .

This is a 12-month renewable contract reporting to the General Manager within the Marketing Department and will involve regional travel across the Middle East to support key projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the end-to-end marketing and communications strategy , aligned with brand positioning, commercial objectives, and revenue targets
• Translate overall commercial strategy into clear, measurable marketing plans that support occupancy, ADR, channel mix, direct bookings, and guest engagement
• Lead annual planning, budget ownership, forecasting, KPI setting, and ROI-driven performance reporting
• Drive digital performance and conversion , including website content quality, UX standards, OTA audits, brand consistency, and positioning
• Provide strategic oversight of performance marketing , including paid search, metasearch, paid social, and other channels, ensuring cost efficiency and incremental impact
• Leverage CRM and loyalty platforms to support acquisition, retention, segmentation, and revenue contribution
• Lead reputation management across review platforms and social channels, working closely with operations to improve guest experience and conversion
• Manage agency selection, onboarding, scope, performance, and commercial governance
• Lead crisis communications readiness and response in collaboration with senior leadership and corporate teams
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing marketing team , with clear objectives, accountability, and succession planning
• Prepare and present executi ve-level dashboards, performance updates, and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Travel regionally across the Middle East to support hotel projects, campaigns, and brand initiatives

Oversee and govern execution across:

• Integrated marketing campaigns from concept to delivery and optimisation
• Rooms and accommodation marketing strategy and packaging
• Dining and outlet marketing, positioning, and external footfall growth
• Social media strategy, content planning, and community management
• PR, media relations, press engagement, and reputation management
• Strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and brand collaborations
• Trade marketing and distribution support in collaboration with sales and revenue teams
• Content production, photography, copy quality, and asset governance

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Senior marketing leadership experience within hospitality or luxury consumer environments
• Mandatory GCC experience , with exposure to multi-property or regional portfolios
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to connect marketing activity to revenue and business performance
• Deep expertise across brand, digital, PR, content, social media, performance marketing, and partnerships
• Proven experience managing budgets, agencies, KPIs, and ROI-driven marketing investment
• Strong understanding of hotel operations, guest journey, and demand drivers
• Confident operating in matrix environments with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Highly analytical, data-driven, and detail-oriented, with strong presentation skills
• Strategic yet hands-on leadership style, able to operate at both executive and execution levels

Availability:

• Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates and travel across the Middle East . Please apply with your resume and include your contact details.

We will review your job application within 7 working days . Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps.