E-COMMERCE MANAGER

Company Location: Anantara Downtown Dubai

Position: E-Commerce Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Company Description

A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

Job Description

You will be driving profitable growth of the online transient market segment of the business and creating consumer demand and loyalty through proprietary and third party e-channels. Further, you will support business growth & direction over the next 5 years. Start from leading, planning, executing the development of MH e-Commerce capabilities, including web performance, SEO, PPC and other online strategies and tactics. As Director of E-Commerce, you will be in charge of developing and structuring an appropriate in-house e-Commerce team based upon business needs, financial cost and return. Last but not least, you will provide consultation and direction to managed properties in both domestic and international markets on both strategic and tactical e-Commerce activities.

Qualifications

1. At least Bachelor’s Degree in any related field.
2. Experience in online marketing roles in the hotel or travel industry.
3. Very good written & verbal English is essential.
4. Good understanding of Search Engine Optimization and Pay-per-click tactics.
5. Experience in using Content Management Systems.
6. Proficient analytical web skills and ability to analyze website performance data (i.e. financial, statistical and/or performance).
7. Strong analytical skills are a must. Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities.
8. Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage details through to completion and ensure project deadlines are met.