Director, Global Commercial and Marketing Strategy

This strategic role is focused on orchestrating the creation and delivery of the strategy and plan for Global Commercial Services and Global Marketing Shared Services. This role will act as both the strategy lead and Chief of Staff for these functions while maintaining connectivity to the central Global Commercial and Marketing Strategy team.

Your day to day

• Develop the annual and three-year plan for the various support organizations (e.g., GMSS, Global Commercial Services) which is linked to the top-down corporate plan and includes input from regions and other key functions (monitoring adjusting throughout the year as required)
• Lead the creation and execution of strategic initiatives to drive performance, increase organizational effectiveness, and / or unlock new business opportunities.
• Oversee governance and performance tracking across supported organizations and connect into central processes.
• Own the creation of executive materials (e.g., Board or Executive Committee presentations).
• Act as an advisor to the SVPs and leadership teams of Global Commercial Services and Global Marketing Shared Services.
  
  

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Strategy, Finance or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. MBA preferred.
• 5 years progressive work experience in strategy, consultancy, or a corporate environment, with exposure to a broad range of business issues as well as 3 to 5 years managing teams and/or significant complex projects. Commercial and / or Performance Marketing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated planning and project management skills to assess and develop strategic plans based on business needs and assessments .
• Demonstrated strategic thinking with a proven ability to analyze markets, performance data, and business issues and draw insight / conclusions using financial modelling / analysis .
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across business units for collaboration, data requests, and joint analysis.
  
  
  
  

• Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.
• The salary range for this role is $100,000.00 to $180,000.00 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.
  
  

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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