Job Description

The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel is looking for a friendly, passionate and experienced Director of Marketing and Communications to join our team. Belmond is a global leader in luxury travel experiences, with an incredible collection of one-of-a-kind hotels, trains, river cruises and safari lodges in stunning destinations across the world. Our story began in 1976 when we received the keys to the legendary Hotel Cipriani in Venice. Since then, we have followed our pioneering spirit and passion for authenticity to create and uncover some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s greatest travel adventures. In 1982, we launched the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and have continued to perfect the art of travelling in style. We recently joined LVMH Mo\xc3\xabt Hennessy Louis Vuitton, reinforcing our place among the international leaders in luxury. We are looking for a Director of Marketing and Communications who shares our values and is committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to drive revenue growth for the company.
• Oversee the implementation of all aspects of the marketing plans across all areas of the business (hotel, spa, F&B outlets).
• Understand any key challenges of the day to day to support the team and business stakeholders in key areas.
• Have a detailed understanding of the financial goals for the restaurants whilst ensuring all budgets/costs are managed.
• Responsible for the protection of the brand.
• Key liaison between property and the central Belmond marketing function.
• Post campaign reporting and summary with key learnings and sharing with the business stakeholders and owners.
• Working with the creative team to produce innovated campaign ideas that can be delivered through a multi-channel distribution.
• Manage the relationship with the wider business communicating the brand activity and plans.
• Partnership marketing negotiation and planning.
• On-going idea generation on how to create and deliver innovative brand activity to increase the profile and awareness of the property and outlets.
• Budget management .
• Manage the local PR agency and ensure they are performing to a high level and reaching their KPIs

• Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in marketing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth understanding of the leisure, travel and tourism industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Incomparable Company benefits: free room nights in any Belmond hotel in the world, free foot care, free trips on the Day Trains
• 28 days holiday with increase after 2 years of service
• Beekeeping and Gardening teams
• 50% Food and Beverage discount in any outlet at any Belmond hotel
• Enhanced Pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Summer and Christmas Staff events.
• Christmas gifts
• Meals on duty
• Life Assurance
• Uniform care

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