Interim Marketing Manager (P/T - Maternity Cover)

Draycote Hotel are now seeking an experienced, professional Interim 'Hospitality' Marketing Manager with a minimum 3-years hotel, hospitality, conference & events marketing experience in a prestige conference, events, meetings, weddings, hotel venue working with a busy hotel and event sales team and delivering outstanding marketing solutions to support exceptional sales growth. The successful individual will undertake the following key responsibilities:

• Grow sales throughout the business in the hotel – accommodation, conference & events, food & beverage, weddings and meetings, and in Whitefields Golf Club through the planning, organisation and implementation of all strategic marketing and promotional activities and across all platforms including website, social media, e-marketing, networking, venue listings and industry associations.
• Undertake all marketing activities in support of the sales function and in fulfillment of the marketing plans and objectives & support the design and development of content for marketing material
• Manage and implement all digital and e-marketing strategies and activities through the adoption of best practice and continuous improvement
• Manage and develop the websites through the WordPress content management system and undertake all social media activity appropriately to support the promotion and growth of the business
• To design and produce all marketing material, posters, flyers and other collateral in accordance with the marketing plans and activities undertaking business development, sales and marketing and promotional activities; driving wedding bookings and managing delivery.
• Assist the General Manager and directors in producing annual sales and marketing plans and planning out marketing activities

You must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, be well-presented and have an excellent knowledge of marketing within the regional hotel and MICE industries, conference and events delivery, weddings, F&B services, and hospitality. You must be able to demonstrate how you have contributed through the delivery of effective marketing plans and activities to increasing sales and enquiry levels, hotel occupancy growth, hospitality and C&E and Wedding sales. Knowledge of venue quality accreditation, sustainability and quality standards would also be advantageous as would experience of golf clubs and club membership.

The position is part-time, office-based only with flexible 24 hours per week either 3 days per week or half days, Monday to Friday. The salary is £32,000.00 pa (Pro-rata - £19,200.00)

To apply, please send your CV to our General Manager telling us why you believe you are the right person to succeed in the position ***email_hidden***