Marketing and Office Associate

Gorkha Gaun Resort

Gorkha Gaun Resort was born out of a dream to create a place of retreat in a small gaun (village) environment. Using local resources our team works to provide a space to relax while ensuring the sustainable development of the local community. As an initiative to Responsible Tourism, Gorkha Gaun generates most of its electrical energy from solar panels, has plans for its own waste water treatment and water recycling systems, harvesting bio-gas, harvesting and recharging rain water. Gorkha Gaun has total of 16 rooms in operation with restaurant/bar and outdoor seating. Our total team members will be around 20 – 25 during our full operation period. Our Vision is to be recognized as one of the best resorts (in our category of resorts) in Nepal by 2020. We try to take sustainable approach in everything we do. We believe in responsible tourism and our overall focus to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle concept is in built into our Vision. Gorkha Gaun Resort's Mission is to skillfully crafting (creating) memories for our valuable guests. We work hard to ensure that our guests can experience unmatched authentic hospitality. Our Goal is to create an unforgettable village like experience for each of our guests with crafted and custom designed activities with great food and uncompromised customer service. We celebrate our team and we grow with our employees. We believe in supporting the local villages and communities that we operate in. We take pride in our results. To be a successful member of the Gorkha Gaun team, you will: - Have a passion for our mission and strong desire to impact an upcoming world class resort - Have a Learning Attitude and be an innovative and creative thinker - You are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so - Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness - Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction and supervision - Work well independently as well as part of a team - Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Details / requirements:

Marketing and Office Associate – 1 based in Kathmandu 

Job Description

Marketing and Office Associate’s (MOA) position will be based in Kathmandu with periodic visit to Gorkha Gaun as per the need and instruction by your supervisor.  MOA will work in direct supervision of Marketing Manager (MM) and Director.  It is expected that MOA works independently and proactively.  

You will be required to visit Agents, Tour operators, I/NGOs/Aid agencies regularly to promote GG in close coordination with MM. MOA is expected to work in close coordination with MM to increase the relationship and network with clients 

MOA will be responsible to do office administrative work such as filing, answering phone calls, visiting different governmental and non-governmental organizations, banks and communicating with vendors etc. in close coordination with the Directors.   

MOA will work in close coordination with MM and will report to the Directors. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of marketing, sales and finance 
  • Support marketing manager and Director in organizing various projects
  • Conduct market research and analyze the results to prepare sales plan in coordination with Marketing Manager 
  • Update spreadsheets, databases and inventories with statistical, financial and other relevant information
  • Assist in the organizing of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns 
  • Prepare and deliver promotional presentations to Tour Operators/Agents 
  • Compose and post online content on the company’s website and social media accounts
  • Write marketing literature (brochures, press releases etc) to augment the company’s presence in the market
  • Communicate directly with clients and encourage trusting relationships
  • Perform office administrative work such as; answer, screen and transfer inbound phone calls
  • Carry out general administrative and clerical task, prepare, compile and sort documents for data entry
  • Enter data from source documents into prescribed computer database, files and forms
  • Store completed documents in designated locations
  • Comply with data integrity and security policies

Requirements

  • 10 + 2 completed with bachelor’s running or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality or any relevant field will be an added value 
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in a similar position will be an added value 
  • Proven experience in successful implementation of a wide range of responsibilities in a prior job 
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Nepali 
  • Good presentation skills 
  • Good working knowledge of basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, email and marketing apps will be an added value 

Salary and Benefits

  • Starting salary will depend upon the experience and qualification 
  • 6 month probation period 
  • After probation review, Dashain Bonus and other benefits will be applicable 
  • Opportunity to work with highly motivated, energetic and innovative team 

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit an application along with most recent Curriculum Vitae (Resume), with 2 referees and expected salary. Applicants must indicate the position being applied while apply for the posts. Please email your application with current CV (Resume) to vacancy@gorkhagaun.com  

Only short listed candidates will be notified for the interview.

Candidates from Gorkha are encouraged to apply for the above vacant posts.

Job Overview

Category Marketing
Openings 1
Experience 1+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 14 Jul, 2017
Apply Before 12 Aug, 2017
City Kathmandu