Marketing Executive - Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel (Pre Opening Team)

Company Description

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America.

Avani Hotels \& Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it’s all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy.

Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel

is set to open in Q2 2026 with 378 new keys ready to welcome business and leisure travellers with trademark AVANI sleep satisfaction, contemporary living spaces, and Honest Food. The hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant and a rooftop pool \& bar, as well as 855 square metres of meeting space, perfect for conferences or social functions.

Job Description

You will be assisting the Marketing Manager in all marketing matters, develop marketing plans and strategies and maintain relationships with media bodies, society, opinion leaders and other key stakeholders to ensure that the brand is moving to the desired directions. The overall objective is to position the hotel properly in order to achieve the marketing objectives, to match the business strategy and to represent our hotel and brand to guests from all over the world. We treat our guests and our team members with respect and work hard to deliver the highest quality of service to all.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Marketing
• Some experience in marketing fields
• Connection with media, marketing agencies and/or event organizers would be beneficial
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good proficiency in English
• Computer acquirements in MS Office