Marketing Assistant

We're looking for passionate, high-spirted individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Riyadh, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle Each. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that’s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional.

Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you’re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’ and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe.

About Kimpton Riyadh

Located in King Abdullah Financial District which is set in the heart of the Saudi capital, 22-kilometers away from the airport, Kimpton Riyadh is the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand’s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this LEED certified landmark development home to 1.6 million square meters of state-of-the-art office space, world-class venues and iconic luxury residences. The hotel welcome guests to experience its 212 guest rooms and suites and to enjoy its unique dining options.

A Marketing Assistant plays a pivotal role in promoting the hotel's brand and driving revenue through strategic marketing initiatives. Here are the typical day-to-day activities for this position:

Day-to-Day Activities of a Marketing Assistant

1. Administrative Support

• Organize meetings: schedule, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
• Manage calendars and appointments for marketing managers.
• Handle internal communication and maintain organized documentation.

2. Content Creation & Coordination

• Assist with drafting social media posts, newsletters, and blog content.
• Coordinate with designers, writers, and other creatives.
• Proofread and edit content to ensure accuracy and brand consistency.

3. Campaign Support

• Help set up and monitor marketing campaigns (email, social media, etc.).
• Collect, analyze, and summarize campaign performance data.
• Prepare campaign reports and presentations for internal use.

4. Market Research

• Conduct research on competitors, trends, and customer behavior.
• Support surveys, focus groups, and feedback collection.
• Compile and present findings as actionable insights.

5. Event Coordination

• Assist in planning and executing events (trade shows, webinars, etc.).
• Handle event logistics: booking venues, preparing materials, managing attendees.
• Support post-event tasks: feedback collection and reporting.

6. Digital Marketing Tasks

• Update and maintain website content.
• Monitor and respond to social media engagement.
• Assist with SEO optimization and setup of online ads.

7. Collaboration & Communication

• Liaise with other departments (sales, HR, product) to ensure marketing alignment.
• Communicate with external vendors, agencies, and partners.

Ensure brand voice and messaging are consistent across all channels.

Teamwork and Flexibility

In addition to the tasks outlined above, all team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative spirit. This may involve taking on additional responsibilities as needed, especially during periods of high occupancy or in emergency situations. Your willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the hotel is essential in maintaining our high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.