Program/Marketing Manager

[GolfAsian]

With the continuous growth of Golfasian, we are looking for an experienced Program Manager (not a Programmer) to join our Business Development team based in Bangkok.

The Program Manager should have strong writing skills in the English language. This would be enhanced by a good knowledge of golf, particularly golf in Thailand and neighboring countries.

The ideal candidate would be a native English speaker who enjoys golfing, writing and is currently residing in Thailand.

The Program Manager will report directly to the Business Development Manager.

Your main responsibilities as a Program Manager will be:

• “Thailand Golf campaign” program management
  
• Media development (web sites, maps, guide books) via advertising sales to golf & hotel suppliers
  
• Create golf & travel content for web sites, newsletters, articles, blog, guidebook/brochure
  
• Maintain & expand social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and other platforms
  
• Domestic Thai Golf Website offline marketing and business development
  
• Assisting in new and existing business development as agreed
  
• In addition, from time to time you may be asked to represent the Company by attending trade shows, meeting agents, clients and suppliers, and obtaining client feedback during and after golf tours.
  

Required Skills/Experience:

• Excellent level of English writing
  
• Enjoys writing articles particularly related to golf tourism in Thailand and neighboring countries
  
• Understanding of SEO (search engine optimization) to write keyword optimized articles/blogs.
  
• Social media marketing skills including Facebook and Twitter.
  
• Direct marketing techniques such as email newsletters.
  
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS beneficial.
  
• Simple Graphic design skills would be an added benefit
  
• Experience working in a program management/marketing position
  
• Preferred but not required experience in online‐tourism.
  

Qualifications:

• Aged 25‐35
  
• University degree
  
• Must be highly self-motivated with excellent people skills.
  
• Enthusiasm to work in a multi‐cultural environment.
  
• Ability to work in fast-paced and dynamic team environment.
  
• Time management and ability to work to strict and adapting deadlines.
  
• Must be able to work independently and make decisions
  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly self-motivated individual to further their career. You will be instrumental in optimizing and promoting several key marketing & online propositions owned by the company. Reporting to the Business Development Manager you will have an executive position within the existing Business Development department and be expected to demonstrate strong organizational and executional skills when called upon, and be a vital part of the decision making process for developing both new and existing projects.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with this position.

Only those with a possession of the required program management and technical knowledge and a genuine interest in joining a professional travel company for long‐term commitment need apply. If you would like the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and successful team, please send your resume in English, a recent photograph and salary requirements by PM

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

About Golfasian: Established in 1997, Golfasian is the leading golf tour operator in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia & Bali. Golf tour business success, including more than 37,732 golfers to date, is based on the high level of service provided to golfers and agents. All golf tours are tailor- made to match the interests and needs of golfers worldwide. Recommended golf courses and hotels are carefully selected and matched to each golfer's preferences. More information can be found on www.golfasian.com

Program-Manager-July-2012.pdf

Edited July 23, 2012 by astral
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