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Job Category
Sales & Marketing

Location
The Westin Yokohama, 4-2-8 Minatomirai, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, VIEW ON MAP

Schedule
Full Time

Located Remotely?
N

Position Type
Non-Management

Position Summary
This role focuses on maximizing the hotel's media exposure through strong relationships with media and KOLs, while ensuring smooth internal communication. All visibility efforts are ultimately aimed at contributing to overall revenue.

このポジションは、メディアやKOL(キー・オピニオン・リーダー)との強固な関係構築を通じてホテルのメディア露出を最大化するとともに、社内コミュニケーションを円滑に行うことに重点を置いています。

すべての認知・露出施策は、最終的にホテル全体の収益向上に貢献することを目的としています。

CRITICAL TASKS
 Support the development and execution of PR and marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness and strengthen the hotel's positioning both internally and externally

 Manage media and influencer relations, including handling inquiries, coordinating interviews, and supporting media visits and press coverage

 Create and manage brand-aligned communications, including press releases, newsletters, and social media content

 Plan, execute, and follow up on PR events, press events, media tours, and promotional activations in alignment with brand standards and business objectives

 Monitor and report on media exposure and PR performance, providing insights to support continuous improvement

 Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, F&B, Rooms, Digital, and other departments) to ensure consistent messaging and integrated marketing efforts

 Support the hotel's role as a brand ambassador, ensuring all communications and guest-facing activities reflect Marriott brand values and hospitality standards

 Assist with administrative and coordination tasks related to Sales & Marketing activities, as required

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
 Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including media, influencers, government organizations, and internal teams

 Ability to develop brand-aligned content, including press releases, newsletters, and social media communications

 Ability to build and maintain media relationships and manage media inquiries and interview coordination

 Ability to understand PR and marketing strategies and translate them into effective execution

 Ability to plan, execute, and follow up on PR-related events to maximize impact and exposure

 Ability to analyze media coverage and PR performance and report insights effectively

 Ability to collaborate across teams and contribute to shared goals

 Ability to act as a brand ambassador, demonstrating a strong hospitality mindset and professional demeanor

 Ability to work in a proactive, adaptable, and fast-paced environment

 Ability to work effectively as a team player

Preferred Qualifications
Education High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent

Language proficiency Japanese: Native level required

English: Business-level proficiency preferred

Computer skill Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Related Work Experience At least 3 year of related work experience

Supervisory Experience No Supervisory Experience Is Required
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