Senior Manager, Luxury Brand Management, APEC (Fixed-Term Contract – Matern at TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT SAN DIEGO AIRPORT LIBERTY STATION

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Brand Management, Project Management, Hotel Operations, Cross-functional Coordination, Budget Tracking, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Execution, Presentation Skills, Communication, Localization, Asset Management, Vendor Coordination, Brand Education, Performance Tracking, Luxury Brand Strategy, Relationship Building

Industry

Hospitality

Description

JOB SUMMARY * Provides day-to-day execution and coordination support for Luxury Brand initiatives and programs across APEC, maintaining continuity of brand operations during the incumbent's maternity leave. * Supports the Senior Director and global Brand teams in the pull-through and localization of established brand programs, assets, toolkits and communications across APEC properties. * Coordinates with cross-functional partners – including Marketing, Loyalty, F&B, GDAP, Feasibility and Development – to action brand requests and keep day-to-day brand activities on track. * Supports execution of the brand plan for HALO openings and conversion hotels, working within direction set by the Senior Director. * Helps ensure Brand activities reflect the Luxury affiliation of Marriott Bonvoy across all touchpoints. * Maintains and administers the Brand photography, content and asset library for the continent, ensuring materials are accurate, current and accessible. * Coordinates on-brand solutions with key stakeholders on behalf of the Brand team, escalating strategic, budgetary or people-related matters to the Senior Director. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience * Hotel operations, brand management or strong project management experience preferred. * 2–4 years of relevant experience in brand management, marketing, or hotel operations/brand support; prior exposure to lifestyle or luxury brands is an advantage. * Languages: Proficiency in English required * Familiarity with global brand management processes and ways of working is preferred. * Experience supporting or tracking budgets (e.g. PO tracking, invoice coordination, expense monitoring). * Experience coordinating with agencies, vendors or suppliers on brand-related deliverables. * Strong presentation and communication skills. * Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and follow through on assigned priorities. * Strong organizational & project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * A proactive, hands-on doer rather than a strategy-setter. * Experience working with colleagues, vendors and customers across remote/international markets and time zones. * Strong team player with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across disciplines. * Immediate to short-notice availability preferred, given the contract start and nature of the cover. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Projects and Priorities * Supports the Luxury Brand team in executing the marketing plan, tracking deliverables and ensuring brand guidelines are maintained. * Coordinates with other team members on Luxury Brand projects to ensure timely completion of assignments. * Assists in the coordination and rollout of established Brand programming or initiatives. * Prepares reports, trackers and presentation materials as requested. * Responds to and actions stakeholder requests and queries in a timely manner. * Supports tracking of performance goals, budget goals and team goals. Brand Support & Coordination * Coordinates with stakeholders on key openings and focus hotels within the Luxury brand portfolio, under direction from the Senior Director and Luxury Opening leaders. * Communicates established brand strategy, positioning, voice, strategic pillars and competitive environment to relevant stakeholders. * Shares consumer insights provided by global and regional brand teams. * Supports day-to-day representation of Luxury brands in continent, escalating strategic questions to the Senior Director. Brand Performance & Development * Supports pull-through of global brand strategies, ensuring on-the-ground alignment to APEC and market-specific execution requirements. * Assists with the pull-through and localization of new brand initiatives in APEC. * Coordinates with AVPs and other market resources to distribute regular brand updates. * Tracks brand performance data and flags issues to the Senior Director and relevant cross-functional teams. Operations & Culture * Communicates regular brand updates and brand education materials to the field and hotels. * Supports properties and regional/area operations with on-brand implementation of brand operating standards, procedures and programs. * Coordinates onboarding and brand education sessions for General Managers and key stakeholders. * Provides opening brand support for new hotels, coordinating with Regional/Area Directors of Operations and Marketing to ensure branded elements of openings and countdown activities are executed on brand. * Maintains and updates branded critical path documents for openings and conversions. * Supports administration and tracking of off-strategy (focus) hotels as designated by the global and continent Brand team. Style & Design * Coordinates with the GDAP lead to track execution of brand strategy in design for new builds, conversions and renovation projects. * Supports the Brand Activation and Standards, DDO and F&B teams in delivering on-brand Guestroom, F&B, Spa and M+E experiences. * Assists in coordinating design-related aspects of experience programming (sensory experience elements, look books) with regional operations teams and hotels. Sales * Supports the Continent Sales Teams to ensure a coordinated brand and sales approach for all brands. * Assists B2B teams with coordination of branded consumer events. * Supports distribution of up-to-date brand information to enable effective sales strategies and customer interaction. Growth & Development * Supports the Senior Director and Development team with materials and coordination for prospective new owner brand immersions. * Assists in producing toolkits and resources, and helps coordinate owner brand immersions and site visits. MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES Execution & Collaboration * Communication – Conveys information and ideas to others clearly and professionally through a variety of methods. * Problem Solving and Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues and problems; gathers and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions and resolve day-to-day issues within scope of the role. * 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. Managing Execution * Executing Plans – Ensures accurate and timely execution of established brand plans, programs and processes designed to maximize consistency, guest experience and brand equity. * Driving for Results – Sets high standards of performance for own work; takes responsibility for assigned objectives; proactively follows through and flags issues before they escalate. Building Relationships * Customer Relationships – Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards. * Global Mindset – Works effectively with colleagues and partners with diverse styles, abilities and cultural perspectives across the continent. * Stakeholder Collaboration – Builds collaborative working relationships with fellow employees and business partners; supports coordination between locations, disciplines and corporate to ensure information and resources flow smoothly. Learning and Applying Professional Expertise * Technical Acumen – Understands and applies brand management skills and knowledge to conduct and support everyday brand operations. * Brand Management – Understands how to apply marketing and brand guidelines to support brand recognition, consistency and differentiation. * Creative Expression – Contributes practical ideas and communicates them clearly to support brand initiatives. 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. 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, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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Responsibilities

Execute and coordinate luxury brand initiatives and programs across the APEC region to maintain operational continuity during a maternity leave cover. Support the localization of brand assets and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure brand standards are met across all touchpoints.