Cluster Director of Marketing Riyadh Marriott

Job description

**Additional Information**
**Job Number** 25116840
**Job Category** Sales & Marketing
**Location** Riyadh Marriott Hotel, 8333 King Saud Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, 12622VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Riyadh%20Marriott%20Hotel%2C%208333%20King%20Saud%20Road%2C%20Riyadh%2C%20Saudi%20Arabia%2C%20Saudi%20Arabia%2C%2012622)
**Schedule** Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management

Company Overview

Marriott International is a global leader in the hospitality industry, known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first.

With over 30 distinctive brands and thousands of properties worldwide, Marriott offers unmatched opportunities for growth and development.

This role is part of a cluster team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supporting multiple Marriott properties across the region.

Riyadh, a dynamic and rapidly growing capital, is a key market for Marriott’s luxury and premium brands.

The cluster structure enables collaboration, agility, and shared success across properties, while fostering a strong sense of community and professional development.

As part of the Marriott family, associates benefit from a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and the opportunity to build a career with purpose and global reach.

Role Summary
As the Cluster Director of Marketing, you will lead the strategic marketing efforts for multiple Marriott properties within the Riyadh cluster.

This role is responsible for driving brand awareness, revenue growth, and guest engagement through integrated marketing, digital, PR, and social media strategies.

Reporting to the General Managers and working closely with Sales, Revenue, and Operations teams, you will ensure alignment with brand standards and business objectives while fostering innovation and excellence in all marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Marketing Leadership

+ Develop and execute annual cluster marketing plans aligned with business goals and budgets.
+ Collaborate with GMs, Sales, Revenue, and F&B leaders to drive integrated campaigns across all properties.
+ Lead the development of marketing strategies for rooms, F&B, events, and other revenue-generating areas.

Digital Marketing & E-Commerce

+ Partner with the Cluster eCommerce Manager to optimize digital presence, SEO, and paid media performance.
+ Oversee content management for hotel websites, OTAs, and third-party platforms.
+ Ensure all digital marketing aligns with brand voice and standards.

Social Media & Content Strategy

+ Lead the creation and execution of social media campaigns across platforms.
+ Manage content calendars, influencer collaborations, and community engagement.
+ Monitor and respond to online reviews and guest feedback in a timely, brand-aligned manner.

Public Relations & Communications

+ Develop and implement quarterly PR plans in collaboration with agencies and regional teams.
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with local media, influencers, and bloggers.
+ Manage press releases, media events, and hotel-sponsored community initiatives.

Visual Asset & Brand Management

+ Coordinate photography and videography for marketing, PR, and F&B promotions.
+ Ensure all visual assets meet brand guidelines and support storytelling objectives.
+ Maintain a library of high-quality imagery for use across channels.

Collateral & Campaign Execution

+ Oversee the production of marketing collateral, signage, and promotional materials.
+ Manage inventory and ensure compliance with brand standards and audit requirements.
+ Support direct marketing efforts, including email campaigns and printed materials.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

+ Track and report on marketing KPIs, campaign performance, and ROI.
+ Provide insights and recommendations to optimize future initiatives.
+ Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging digital tools.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
+ Experience in marketing, preferably in hospitality or luxury brands.
+ Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
+ Expertise in digital marketing, social media, and PR strategy.
+ Creative thinker with a data-driven mindset.
+ Proficiency in marketing tools, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Location and Work Setup
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Work Setup: On-site, supporting multiple Marriott properties in a cluster structure.

Career Growth Opportunities
This role offers a pathway to senior regional marketing leadership roles within Marriott International.

You’ll gain exposure to strategic projects, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape the marketing direction of a key regional cluster.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe.

As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality.

Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy.

With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels.

In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

**Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world.

JW believes our associates come first.

Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy.

JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott.

Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers.

JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being.

Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates.

That’s The JW Treatment™.

In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

**Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.

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