Role Summary 

The Manager, W Hotels and EDITION, EMEA supports the pull-through of Luxury Brand initiatives and brand marketing campaigns for W Hotels across EMEA and provides support for EDITION in EMEA if required. The position will have primary focus on four key areas for W Hotels:

• Culturally Relevant Brand Marketing –  Support the execution of 360-degree brand marketing campaigns and activations in key source markets for W Hotels in EMEA. 
• Localized Brand Management –  Support W Hotels brand strategy and ensure pull through and localization of brand initiatives across the continent. 
• Luxury Group Alignment – Support broad-based branding discussions and initiatives in the continent, drive organizational alignment by providing brand toolkits and guidelines to other disciplines and hotel teams to ensure on-brand operation. 
• On-Strategy Portfolio Growth - Partner with Senior Director, Portfolio Growth MEA/Europe to provide brand guidance as required. 

This role is part of the EMEA Luxury Brand team, reports to the Director, Luxury Brands, W Hotels and EDITION. The position requires excellent collaboration skills as the role will work cross-functionally with leaders across both EMEA and HQ.

Skills and experience we will look for in the ideal candidate to join our team:

• Ability to handle the complexities of working across multiple stakeholders. 
• Demonstrates self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt programs and activity to meet local market and culture needs.
• Initiative-taker with strong time management. 
• Ability to solve problems quickly, think creatively, and satisfy localisation requirements for diverse markets. 
• Team player that works well with counterparts from various functions/departments 
• Possesses an understanding of content marketing strategies and consumer insights strongly preferred.
• Sets ambitious standards of performance for self; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self toward the accomplishment of goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
• 2-4 years of work experience, to include hotel operations, brand marketing and/or luxury brand experience 
• University degree preferred.
• Experience in EMEA markets preferred. 
• Language requirements: High proficiency in English is required. Additional language knowledge or proficiency is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard software applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Teams). 

Why it’s a great idea to work for Marriott International:

UK

• We offer ‘hybrid working’ to enable you to live fully and balance home and work
• 22+ holidays plus public holidays as additional to be sure you have fun and make memories
• This role is bonus eligible – our success is your success
• Access to numerous, world class profession and personal learning and development programmes to enable success in your current role but also for your future growth within the Company
• You will have international team members to share great ideas with and you will potentially travel in this role
• You, your friends and family will be able to enjoy global hotel, food and drinks discounts and benefits, and explore our world 
• Regular team and office gatherings, both in person and remotely to build our sense of purpose
• Strong, experienced leaders who will encourage you to grow and mentor you to succeed 
• Choice of pension plan to suit your current and future needs
• Private Medical Healthcare and parental leave benefits to support your wellbeing and health
• Various discounted retail and entertainment programmes for you to enjoy
• Our office provides a modern working environment which includes ergonomic desks and ventilation systems

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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