Marketing Executive

Marketing Executive

At Continental Plaza Beach Resort - Sharm El Sheikh, soon to be rebranded as Holiday Inn Resort Sharm El Sheikh, we believe in creating a welcoming atmosphere where our guests feel cared for and our colleagues are empowered to deliver memorable experiences.

We are looking for a Marketing Executive to elevate the brand presence of Continental Plaza Beach Resort. Based in our Cairo office, you will be responsible for executing multi-channel marketing campaigns, managing our social media footprint, and creating compelling content that showcases the beauty and luxury of our Sharm El Sheikh property to both local and international audiences.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different at IHG, but you'll mostly be:

• Handling daily correspondence/financial documents such as purchase order, expenses claim, etc.
• Handling all agencies/vendors invoices and acting as point of contact for billing matters.
• Assisting Director of Sales & Marketing in creating and implementing all Marketing activities, including but not limited to:
• Creation and print of collateral
• Promotions and packages
• Advertising
• Market analysis
• Photo-shootings
• Maintaining hotel listings in online and offline media.
• Handling site inspection.
• Planning, coordinating and implementing direct marketing, both on- and offline.
• Maintaining guest database for mailings.
• Liaise with F&B department to promote F&B outlets.
• Assisting in the creation of the media and marketing plan.
• Conducting competition checks and benchmarking on a regular basis.
• Creating office presentations.
• Creating, coordinating and maintaining give-aways and collateral.
• Uploading and maintaining picture storage and distribution systems (Picture Park & VFMLeonardo).
• Providing content and images for websites according to Corporate Identity.
• Ensuring content and photography of third party websites is maintained.
• Ensuring compliance with Corporate Identity guidelines.
• Maintaining updates of corporate marketing guidelines and informing colleagues.
• Attending marketing relevant meetings.
• Playing support role in developing hotel Marketing budget and updating budget figures periodically.
• Communicating and coordinating with internal departments, especially sales, Public Relations and web as well as creative agencies and suppliers.
• Keeping themselves updated with the latest developments in the hotel including all activities, promotions, rates of the hotel.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

What we need from you:

• Experience: 2+ years of marketing experience, specifically within the hospitality or travel industry.
• Digital Proficiency: Strong knowledge of social media algorithms, Meta Ads Manager, and basic SEO principles.
• Creative Skills: Proficiency in basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark) and mobile video editing apps (e.g., CapCut).
• Communication: Exceptional writing skills in both Arabic and English, with the ability to craft "storytelling" captions.
• Adaptability: Ability to work from the Cairo office while being flexible enough to travel to Sharm El Sheikh for content shoots.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), or a related field.

What We Offer:

We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all their hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help them live their best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every team member the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through my Wellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.