Assistant Director of Marketing

START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai welcomes you to the heart of the citys lively downtown district with modern luxury and award-winning service. Soaring above Sheikh Zayed Road our bustling and dynamic 5-star hotel is one of the tallest in the world consisting of two towers with 1608 rooms and boasts awe-inspiring views of the water and Dubai cityscape. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or a workout in the fitness center before easing tired muscles with a massage at Saray Spa. Sample the flavors of the world at our 10 restaurants and lounges which offer Japanese Italian Indian and Thai cuisine. For those planning an event in downtown Dubai UAE our hotel offers 80000 square feet of adaptable space including a striking ballroom and outdoor venues. Explore Dubai Mall Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera which are all minutes away.

LOVE WHAT YOU DO EVEN MORE

At JW Marriott treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we treat our associates. Because we believe it takes people who genuinely love what they do to create a truly extraordinary experience.

Here at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai we are looking for talented individuals to join our amazing family and in return we are able to offer you the following:

• An amazing career opportunity to not just work with us but open opportunities worldwide with our extensive portfolio of hotels.
• Learning opportunities with some of the best professionals the region has to offer.
• We aim to promote our associates within as soon as the opportunity arises so we hope to see you progress your career in line with our training and promotion schedule.
• A competitive salary with excellent benefits which include accommodation meals on duty Transportation and:
  • World class training and development including leadership development.
  • Recognition programs.
  • Discounted accommodation in over 8000 hotels all over the world. Yes 8000!
  • Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars.
  • Discounts for your friends and family.
  • Unlimited career opportunities (Internationally and locally)
  • Medical and Life insurance
• Amazing support to ensure you have all the tools you require to complete your day-to-day tasks.

OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE:

Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Hospitality Business or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hospitality luxury lifestyle or integrated marketing
• Previous leadership or managerial experience preferred
• Strong understanding of luxury hospitality positioning digital marketing PR partnerships and campaign execution
• Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders agencies and concurrent projects in fast-paced environments
• UAE market experience strongly preferred

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of hospitality business drivers
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines simultaneously
• Strong understanding of social media digital marketing PR and brand positioning
• Collaborative solutions-oriented and adaptable mindset
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

LEADERSHIP

• Adaptability- Determines how change impacts self and others; displays flexibility in adjusting priorities; andcommunicates boththereasons for changeandhowitimpactstheworkplace.
  • Communication-Customizesapproachtoconveyingcomplexinformationandideastoothersinaconvincingandengaging manner; appropriately interprets verbal and non-verbal behavior; and models active listening to ensureunderstanding.
  • ProblemSolvingandDecisionMaking-Modelsandcoachesothersonbreakingcomplexissuesintomanageablepartsidentifying and evaluating alternatives and their implications before making decisions and involving and gainingagreement from otherswhenmakingkeydecisions.
  • ProfessionalDemeanor-Exhibitsbehavioralstylesthatconveyconfidenceandcommandrespectfromothers;makesagoodfirst impression andrepresentsthecompany in alignmentwithitsvalues.

MANAGING EXECUTION

• BuildingandContributingtoTeams-Leadsandparticipatesasamemberofateamtomovetheteamtowardthecompletionof commongoals whilefosteringcohesionand collaborationamong team members.
  • Driving for Results- Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives;initiatesfocusesandmonitorstheeffortsofselfand/orotherstowardtheaccomplishmentgoals;proactivelytakesactionandgoesbeyondwhat isrequired.
  • Planning and Organizing- Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others;prioritizesandarrangesworkrequirementsforselfand/orotherstoaccomplishgoalsandensureworkiscompleted.

• CoworkerRelationships-Interactswithothersinawaythatbuildsopennesstrustandconfidenceinthepursuitoforganizationalgoalsandlasting relationships.
  • CustomerRelationships-Developsandsustainsrelationshipsbasedonanunderstandingofcustomerneedsandactionsconsistent withthecompanysservicestandards.
  • Global Mindset- Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles abilities motivations and/or culturalperspectives;utilizesdifferencestodriveinnovationengagementandenhancebusinessresults;andensuresemployeesaregiven theopportunity to contributetotheirfull potential.

GENERATING TALENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITY

• OrganizationalCapability-Evaluatesandadaptsthestructureof teamassignmentsandworkprocessestobestfittheneeds and/or supportthegoalsofan organizationalunit.
  • TalentManagement-Providesguidanceandfeedbacktohelpindividualsdevelopandstrengthenskillsandabilitiesneededto accomplishworkobjectives.

• AppliedLearning-Seeksandmakesthemostoflearningopportunitiestoimproveperformanceofselfand/orothers.

  BusinessAcumen-Understandsandutilizesbusinessinformationtomanageeveryday operationsandgenerateinnovativesolutions to approachteambusinessandadministrativechallenges.

  TechnicalAcumenUnderstandsandutilizesprofessionalskillsandknowledgeinaspecificfunctionalareatoconductandmanageeverydaybusinessoperationsandgenerateinnovativesolutionstoapproachfunction-specificworkchallenges

  BasicCompetencies-Fundamentalcompetenciesrequiredforaccomplishingbasicworkactivities.

  BasicComputerSkills-Usesbasiccomputerhardwareandsoftware( browsers etc.).

  MathematicalReasoning-Demonstratesabilitytoaddsubtractmultiplyordividequicklycorrectlyandinaway that allowsoneto solvework-relatedissues.

OralComprehension-Demonstratesabilitytolistentoandunderstandinformationandideaspresented

Thefollowingarespecificresponsibilitiesandcontributionscriticaltothesuccessfulperformanceoftheposition:

• Balanced Scorecard Results: Implements strategies and executes activities to drive and continuously improve financial resultsguestsatisfaction human capital index andmarket share.

Team Leadership & Productivity

• Support the Multi-Property Director of Marketing in overseeing the day-to-day operations and productivity of the marketing team
• Help prioritize workflows allocate resources and ensure timely execution of projects and campaigns
• Foster a collaborative high-performing and solutions-oriented team culture
• Provide guidance and support to marketing managers executives coordinators and creative team members

Strategy & Planning

• Contribute toward annual and quarterly marketing strategy development across all properties and business segments
• Support campaign planning aligned with revenue goals seasonality brand positioning and market demand
• Assist in identifying commercial opportunities emerging trends and new audience segments

Cross-Department Commercial Integration

• Work closely with F&B Revenue Sales Rooms Operations Spa and Loyalty teams to ensure marketing initiatives support wider commercial objectives
• Ensure campaigns and activations are operationally aligned and commercially optimized
• Support integrated business planning across key hotel initiatives and launches

Project Management & Brand Initiatives

• Manage timelines workflows and stakeholder coordination across major projects including:
  • hotel enhancement programs
  • restaurant launches
  • repositioning initiatives
  • seasonal campaigns
  • partnerships and activations
• Ensure projects are executed efficiently and on schedule while maintaining brand standards and creative quality

Agency & Supplier Management

• Manage external agencies freelancers production partners and vendors to ensure quality output timely delivery and strong ROI
• Review creative deliverables and ensure alignment with brand positioning and campaign objectives
• Support briefing processes production timelines approvals and campaign implementation

Partnerships PR & Activations

• Support the development of strategic partnerships media collaborations influencer initiatives and brand activations
• Assist in identifying opportunities that drive awareness footfall audience engagement and incremental revenue
• Collaborate with PR and digital teams on integrated storytelling opportunities

Marketing Communications Focus

• Ensure all marketing collateral and communications align with Marriott brand standards and property positioning
• Support oversight of campaign messaging visual identity social media content creation and promotional activity
• Assist with campaign reporting performance tracking and marketing analysis