Marriott International Looking for Director, The Ritz Carlton, The Ritz Carlton Reserve and St. Regis MEA at Egypt Full Time

Role Summary

The Director, The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve and St Regis MEA is responsible for the pull-through of Luxury Brand initiatives and brand marketing campaigns for The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve and St. Regis MEA. The position will have primary focus in four key areas:

• Culturally Relevant Brand Marketing – Understand and monitor customer sentiment in key MEA source markets and partner with Senior Director of Luxury Brand Marketing EMEA to execute 360-degree brand marketing campaigns and activations in key source markets for The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve and St. Regis MEA.
• Localized Brand Management – Partner with Global brand team on brand strategy and ensure pull through and localization of brand initiatives across the continent.
• Luxury Group Alignment – Main point of contact for HQ Luxury Group leaders providing MEA lens on luxury brand strategy.
• On-Strategy Portfolio Growth – Partner with Senior Director, Portfolio Growth MEA to ensure alignment on design, guest experience, spa and F&B concepts for potential opportunities.

This role is part of the EMEA Luxury Brand team and reports to the Vice President, Luxury Brands Middle East and Africa. This person 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:

• Excellent influencing and leadership skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and strong executive presence.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive results.
• Able to effectively prioritise multiple tasks from multiple stakeholders and to influence results in a matrix environment.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt programs and activity to meet local market and culture needs.
• Initiative-taker and ability to work independently. Strong time management and ability to multi-task.
• Possesses an understanding of brand building strategies, differentiation, and consumer insights across brand segments.
• Sets ambitious standards of performance for self and/or others assumes responsibility for work objectives initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment of goals proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
• 10+ years of work experience, to include hotel operations, brand marketing and/or luxury brand experience.
• University degree preferred.
• Proven track record working with senior executives in a consultative manner.
• Consistent track record of advancing business direction and strategies.
• Experience in MEA 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:

• We offer hybrid working to enable you to live fully and balance home and work
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays as additional to be sure you have fun and make memories (days grow with service to the Company)
• Benefits for living and working in Dubai include:
  • Schooling reimbursement (red band and above)
  • Housing allowance
  • Home leave ticket equivalent to a vacation trip to your home city location
  • Provided with visa and work permit
  • International retirement plan as per your eligibility
• Employee Workplace Savings Plan (DEWS)
• This role is bonus and stock 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
• Private Medical Healthcare and parental leave benefits to support your wellbeing and health
• 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
• Various discounted retail, entertainment and corporate programmes for you to enjoy

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.