Director, Brand Strategy & Commercial Performance (EVEN Hotels & Ruby)
Location: United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Address: 1 - Corp Atlanta Ravinia, Three Ravinia Drive, Suite 100, 30346
Job number: 169610
Hiring Salary: USD 138,000.00 - 155,000.00 YEARLY
Increase Brand health and stature by driving medium to long term Brand Strategy and Performance plans and initiatives.
Your day to day
- Serve as champion and guardian of the brand via the development and ongoing optimization of the global brand architecture and supporting frameworks.
- Lead the process to develop the intermediate (3-5 years) strategic brand plans and supporting programs/tactics and monitor the activation of those programs/tactics, including any annual business planning activities, to support the brand’s business, performance and competitive objectives.
- Analyze data on current and future consumer needs, product and brand awareness, price/value perceptions, consumer and customer trend to build recommendations for product, experience and marketing enhancements.
- Own the review and analysis of brand health, market and industry data globally to understand current commercial performance trends and opportunities within the brand to deliver on the commercial needs of individual markets across the globe.
- Collaborate with Brand Directors to assess consumer satisfaction and sentiment performance to inform on opportunities for innovation and operational remediation.
- Partner with global and regional partner functions to develop effective segmentation, demand creation and channel marketing strategies to capture consumer demand.
- Assist Global Brand Vice President and Franchise Development teams in the achievement of product distribution targets by participating in major sales presentations and support efforts to target current and potential franchisees.
What we need from you
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in marketing, Business, or a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. MBA preferred
- 10+ years progressive marketing experience with demonstrated proficiency in brand and product management in a global, multi-brand environment, as well as 5 to 7 years managing teams and or significant complex projects.
- Effective and or persuasive verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing information to clients, vendors, senior management and staff. Demonstrated knowledge of marketing principles and strategic planning process. Strong storytelling capability
- Ability to develop effective segmentation, demand creation and channel marketing strategies in a multi-unit hotel or other travel/service environment preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret research data on consumer preferences and market trends. Demonstrated experience in effectively managing a marketing program budget and in effectively allocating budget resources to maximize impact.
Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in the Atlanta office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.
The salary range for this role is$138,000.00 to $155,000.00. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.
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Who we are
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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Important information:
- The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
- No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Hiring Salary: USD 138,000.00 - 155,000.00 YEARLY
