Manager, Marketing Partnerships - Military Veterans

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Marketing Partnerships is a key member of the US/CAN Integrated Marketing Team, reporting to the Sr. Director of Marketing Partnerships. This role supports the development and execution of 360 marketing partnership plans for US/CA Partnerships and Sponsorships, resulting in positive consumer engagement, revenue generation, brand experience, awareness, and Marriott Bonvoy affiliation. The Manager will work closely with agencies, partners, brands, and enterprise cross-functional teams to create and execute innovative and impactful programming.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 4+ years experience in the brand activation, marketing, or partnerships roles demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance AND
• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related major OR
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience in a related function, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance
• Experience executing marketing campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results under challenging conditions, particularly when faced with complexity and ambiguity

Marketing Partnership Strategy, Development, Execution, and On-Going Management

• Support the US/CAN Marketing Partnerships team in the development and implementation strategic marketing partnership plans through the lens of Marriott Bonvoy Passions (sports, entertainment, music, etc.) across a range of brands and categories
• Supports the US/CAN Marketing Partnerships team in strategic planning, including short and long-term objectives, research and insights, deck development, experiential activation,, and advertising/marketing communications in partnership with enterprise cross-functional teams
• Supports in the management of marketing concept development, ideation, and execution, including asset planning and partner approvals, planning/timelines, and launches
• Conducts pre-transaction support, including market, consumer, and partner research and insights to support partner recommendations, deal parameters, and contract negotiations
• Assists in development of high-impact presentations and communications to present partnership marketing plans and updates to senior leaders and stakeholders
• Manages budgets for designated areas of responsibility
• Fosters strong relationships across cross-functional teams
• Evangelizes Marriott brands to partners

CORE COMPETENCIES

Maintaining Goals

• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met
• Promotes the documentation of project progress accurately
• Provides input and assistance to other teams regarding projects

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies

• Manages and implements work and projects as assigned
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Provides timely, accurate, and detailed status reports as requested

Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge

• Provides technical expertise and support to persons inside and outside of the department
• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes
• Demonstrates knowledge of function-specific procedures
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to the job
• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data and/or process information

Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders

• Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
• Determines priorities, schedules, plans, and necessary resources to ensure completion of any projects on schedule
• Collaborates with internal partners and stakeholders to support business/initiative strategies
• Communicates concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner
• Demonstrates self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm
• Informs and/or updates leaders on relevant information in a timely manner
• Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner
• Presents ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, organized manner
• Uses problem-solving methodology for decision making and follow-up
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Leadership

• Adaptability Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace
• Communication Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods
• Problem Solving and Decision Making Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action
• Professional Demeanor Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values
• Strategy Development Develops business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive results; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning, organizing, and ongoing evaluation processes

Managing Execution

• Building and Contributing to Teams Participates as a member of a team to move toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members
• Strategy Execution Ensures successful execution of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and ongoing evaluation processes
• Driving for Results Sets high 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
• Planning and Organizing Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed

Building Relationships

• Customer Relationships Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the companys service standards
• Coworker Relationships Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships
• Global Mindset Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement, and enhance business results; ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability

• Organizational Capability Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit
• Talent Management Provides support and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

• Applied Learning Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others
• Business Acumen Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges
• Technical Acumen Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges

BASIC COMPETENCIES

Basic Competencies Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities

• Basic Computer Skills Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.)
• Mathematical Reasoning Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues
• Oral Comprehension Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Reading Comprehension Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
• Writing Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.

All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 28 days after the date of this posting, February 26, 2025.

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 onanyprotectedbasis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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