Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s luxury brand of iconic hotels committed to personal service and culinary excellence in landmark locations around the world. Each property delivers unforgettable experiences and offers a strong sense of arrival with impressive public spaces worthy of hosting history. Guests can expect True Waldorf Service from the moment they reserve their stay to the moment they leave the property doorstep. 

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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi made a wow debut in 2019 and is already recognized as one of the finest resorts in the world. Sprawled across three islands, the resort is one of the most sizable in the Maldives. It boasts the country’s largest spa, extensive recreation facilities and it’s the Maldives resort with the most culinary choices (an impressive 11 specialty cuisine dining options). Besides its 117 luxurious villas, the resort is also home to an exclusive offering: a private island, the largest in the country which is to be rented out in its entirety.

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Once you get a glimpse of this one of its kind resort, you know you arrived in sun-soaked paradise. Luxurious villas act as vast private indoor-outdoor playgrounds, each featuring its own private pool. Everywhere you look, from the standalone villa bathtub to the glass-bottomed floors in the spa’s treatment pavilions, the azure water steals the show.

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Are you ready to join our talented and dedicated team at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and take your career to new heights?

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What will I be doing?

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Marketing Executive serving Waldorf Astoria Maldives plays an important role in assisting the Supervisor in achieving key objectives in line with the annual marketing and PR plan. This includes current initiatives and relevant activities to increase the resort awareness and communicate promotions to all relevant target markets and address resort business needs. 

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The marketing and PR team performs an integral role in bringing together all resort revenue areas (Food & Beverage, Spa, Gym, Kids’ Club, Dive and Water Sports Centre, Tennis, Accommodations, Weddings, Destination Dining, etc) to ensure commercial targets are heightened. The Executive role involves managing individual projects relating to marketing, media relations and internal communications and performing day-to-day administrative duties to the highest standards. As the Marketing Executive, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards.

\n\nCoordinate and assist with delivering all agreed marketing and PR strategies and monitor on-going marketing and PR campaigns performance and reporting as directed by the Manager\nSupport Manager by developing and implementing promotional activity, collateral and in-house merchandising as well as maintaining the resort’s media library to include video, film and press coverage archives\nPromote the resort’s marketing activities to the media covering all food and beverage, rooms and event promotions\nSupport all internal communication activities including, but not limited to distributing press releases, newsletters and assisting with senior management media interviews with relevant preparation material\nPromote and support all marketing and PR activities including special events, sponsorship opportunities, merchandising campaigns, exhibitions, CSR activities and property inspections\nSupport the department with media relations involving tracking social media, updating press kits, archiving news releases and press coverage, maintaining media databases, coordinating interviews, and ensuring relevant administrative duties are completed in advance of media visits\nAssist in organising and managing familiarisation trips for media professionals and entertain local media where appropriate\nAssist with and, where required, lead on-site photos shoots and resort filming whilst ensuring all relevant administration approvals are completed and confirmed\nMonitor and support Manager on all social media activities for the resort whilst supporting departmental initiatives\nBe a brand champion for the resort ensuring all collateral conforms to agreed brand standards, using the right tone and voice compliant with corporate guidelines\nSupport and identify opportunities along with the Manager to grow and develop loyalty marketing activities with HHonors \nDevelop monthly / quarterly reports on activities highlighting results and next steps\nDevelop, maintain and grow the resort databases to promote all resort disciplines including targeted HHonors campaigns\nBe mindful and attentive of local and international news or stories affecting resort business and inform management swiftly and effectively on information which could impact the reputation of the resort\nActively respond to requests for information about the resort\nAssist in developing reports on specific marketing and PR initiatives and promotions\nExecute and report on competitive analysis on resort, food and beverage and eCommerce marketing activities and maximise compatibility with public relations efforts\nEnsure resort has appropriate marketing and PR archives and content including up to date media lists, press kits, collateral, photo and video library, newsletters, brochures, desktop publishing and all matters relating to marketing and PR\nSupport and assist management in marketing and PR projects including resources with budget implications\nSupport all communications connected with resort crisis and issues set out by the Manager\nAchieve agreed performance goals and objectives of role set out by Manager and complete any reasonable task given from the Manager in a responsible and productive manner\nExecute and implement appropriate use of marketing and PR content, creative resources, translation and photography while optimising an effective online presence in line with regional strategy\nDay to day administrative tasks such as complimentary and entertainment forms, database update and purchase orders, expenses, etc follow up.\nEnsure the event calendar of activities is professionally reflected within web and E-commerce strategies\nMaintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards\nEstablish and maintain effective rapport and open communication with all resort disciplines\nDevelop strong working relationships with various levels of Hilton’s personnel including hotel and regional teams and comply to Hilton core values\nDevelop and manage working relationships with key members of the creative and media agencies\nWork effectively within the Regional Marketing and PR team as well as supporting all hotel departments including regional levels on marketing and PR campaigns\nSupport the Manager to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all external customers to include key members of the media, community organizations, local press, tourism board, local industry organizations as well as suppliers and agencies.\nExcel at being an effective team player in all aspects of the role\nThe Resort requires that you perform any task deemed necessary by the Commercial Director for the efficient running of the Commercial Department specifically and the Resort in general.\n

What are we looking for?

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The Marketing Executive for Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

\n\nPrevious experience working in a marketing and PR role for the hospitality industry\nQualifications or courses relating to creative, descriptive or effective writing\nPrevious marketing and PR experience\nProven experience and understanding of key marketing and PR disciplines, plans and strategies\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications\nBudget management and project and time management\nExhibits previous experience of written work in a communications role\nExperience working with media and design agencies\n\n

WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE TO WORK FOR HILTON?

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Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all