Chief - Communication Strategy - Hospitality/Real Estate/Retail Sector

Our client is a leading player with instant brand recall in hospitality, real estate and retail sectors. They have ambitious plans to grow and looking for leader in marketing communications to spearhead their global marketing and communication strategies.

To be part of this exciting Journey, and make them one of the best entities in the domain they operate, they are currently looking for an Individual with a proven track record in handling the Communication design, Strategy and Execution of this most ambitious and state- of- the- art multi-billion dollar initiative.

The role will lead the Corporate Communications team, with a focus on building an unparallel & top of the mind recall, brand with hands-on and strategic approach in leading the Public, Investor, Media Relations, simultaneously driving the Corporate Branding and Marketing activities.

The role will include overseeing and hand holding senior professionals in the department who have rich experience in the respective functions. He/She should have the gravitas and bandwidth to discuss the vision with the top management, draft and implement the marketing communications strategy which can address short and long term objectives.

Preference will be for a professional with a thorough knowledge in using the latest social/digital media techniques, analytics aggressively for online Marketing and communications. He/she should be able to use AI and other tools to understand and market the product effectively by developing an effective feedback mechanism to monitor the reviews and address them appropriately. Ability to preempt any escalations and develop a strong firefighting/escalation addressing a mechanism with a strong network with press and other media will be mandatory.

Thinking out of box and setting up a center of excellence in the marketing communications team and understanding of the latest global strategies, organizing world class event management programs, using a cost effective outsourced partner network will be a distinct advantage.

The incumbent will have strong written/verbal communication skills and ability to address the board and also the entire organization, (internal, external communications) press, external and internal communication in a flawless mode.

Ideal prospect will have 20-25 years of work experience in corporate and marketing communications out of which at least 5 years in a leadership role, in a large progressive organization which has earned respect for best of the communication strategies with an instant brand recall.