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IHG Hotels & Resorts

Director of Marketing & Communications - Pre-opening Regent Kuala Lumpur

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Job Description

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning
  • - Develop and execute an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with Regent brand standards and hotel business objectives
  • - Position the hotel as an ultra-luxury lifestyle and hospitality destination within the local and international market
  • - Ensure all brand messaging, visual identity, and guest communications consistently reflect Regent's luxury positioning
  • - Protect and enhance the integrity, prestige, and reputation of the Regent brand
  • Marketing Campaigns & Commercial Support
  • - Lead development of strategic marketing campaigns to drive awareness, revenue, and market share across Rooms, F&B, Wellness, and Events
  • - Collaborate with Revenue, Sales, and Operations teams to support commercial initiatives and business priorities
  • - Develop targeted campaigns for luxury leisure, high-net-worth travelers, weddings, wellness, dining, and corporate segments
  • - Monitor campaign performance and optimize ROI through data-driven insights
  • Public Relations & Media Management
  • - Develop and maintain strong relationships with media, influencers, luxury publications, and key opinion leaders
  • - Lead PR strategies, media hosting, interviews, press releases, and brand storytelling initiatives
  • - Position the hotel for awards, rankings, and industry recognition
  • - Manage crisis communication and reputation management where required
  • Digital Marketing & Social Media
  • - Oversee all digital channels including website, social media platforms, online partnerships, and digital advertising
  • - Ensure strong digital presence aligned with luxury consumer behavior and travel trends
  • - Curate high-quality content, photography, and storytelling that elevate the hotel's positioning
  • - Monitor online reputation, guest reviews, and engagement metrics
  • Content Creation & Storytelling
  • - Develop compelling brand narratives that highlight the property's design, experiences, wellness, culinary offerings, and destination connection
  • - Ensure all content reflects sophistication, authenticity, and emotional engagement
  • - Lead creation of luxury visual assets, campaigns, editorials, and guest-facing communications
  • - Collaborate with creative agencies, photographers, videographers, and designers
  • Events, Partnerships & Activations
  • - Curate luxury brand partnerships, collaborations, and experiential activations
  • - Support high-profile events, launches, and cultural or lifestyle experiences that strengthen brand visibility
  • - Work with luxury brands, artists, designers, and influencers to enhance positioning and guest engagement
  • Budget & Performance Management
  • - Develop and manage the Marketing & Communications budget
  • - Ensure effective allocation of resources across campaigns, partnerships, PR, and digital platforms
  • - Track performance metrics, ROI, and market impact of all initiatives
  • - Prepare reports and strategic insights for hotel leadership and ownership
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • - Lead, mentor, and inspire the Marketing & Communications team
  • - Foster creativity, innovation, collaboration, and brand excellence within the department
  • - Support development of future marketing talent and succession planning
  • - Ensure strong alignment with Regent service philosophy and culture
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • - Work closely with Sales, Revenue, F&B, Wellness, Rooms, and Operations teams to align messaging and campaigns
  • - Collaborate with corporate marketing and regional commercial teams on brand initiatives
  • - Maintain strong communication with ownership stakeholders and external partners
  • Compliance & Brand Governance
  • - Ensure all marketing and communication activities comply with IHG brand standards and corporate guidelines
  • - Maintain consistency in tone, imagery, and brand representation across all channels
  • - Ensure proper management of intellectual property, licensing, and usage rights

Key Skills & Competencies

  • - Strong luxury hospitality marketing and branding expertise
  • - Exceptional storytelling and communication skills
  • - Deep understanding of luxury consumer behavior and market trends
  • - Creative and strategic thinking capability
  • - Strong digital marketing and social media expertise
  • - Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
  • - Financial and commercial awareness

Qualifications & Experience

  • - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, or related field
  • - 8–12 years of progressive marketing and communications experience, preferably within luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands
  • - Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership role
  • - International luxury hospitality exposure preferred

Preferred Experience

  • - Pre-opening luxury hotel or resort experience
  • - Experience working with luxury brands, media, and global PR agencies
  • - Strong background in digital storytelling, social media strategy, and experiential marketing
  • -Multi-market or regional marketing exposure advantageous

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • - Brand visibility and market positioning performance
  • - Campaign ROI and digital engagement metrics
  • - Media coverage and PR value generation
  • - Social media growth and audience engagement
  • - Revenue contribution from marketing initiatives
  • - Online reputation and guest sentiment scores
  • - Brand compliance and creative quality standards

Regent Brand Lens (Differentiation)

  • Marketing should evoke emotion, sophistication, and timeless elegance
  • Storytelling must feel curated, refined, and culturally connected
  • Position Regent as a destination of understated luxury and immersive experiences
  • Balance modern luxury trends with timeless brand heritage
  • Every communication should reinforce Regent's promise of intuitive, elegant, and deeply memorable hospitality

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