FLEX Manager, Marketing Partnerships and Activation

Job Number 24124306
Job Category Administrative
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? Y
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

This is a temporary position.

 

 

The FLEX Manager, Marketing Partnerships, Activation supports the activation strategy and execution of marketing partnerships across Brand, Sport, Entertainment and Lifestyle.  This role is focused on supporting marketing partnerships from strategy to execution including but not limited to: Experiential planning and logistics, Agency / Vendor management, and Onsite program management and post event follow-up. The Manager will support existing partnerships as well as ideate new programs in support of brand and business objectives.  A key requirement of this role will be working with multiple stakeholders across Partnerships, Brand, Loyalty, Sales, Content, Creative, PR, Legal and Finance, as well as external Agency partners and Continent marketing teams in executing partnership activation strategies to ensure seamless execution and pull through across media, promotions, events, on-property, at retail, and more. Ultimately activating all marketing assets within our partner agreements. This role supports the VP of Global Marketing Partnerships, reports to the Sr. Director, Marketing Partnerships, Activation, and collaborates with Brand, and Sport and Entertainment Marketing Partnership teams to deliver on objectives and further identify ways in which partnerships can be developed, supported, and amplified.

 

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 

Education and Experience

 

4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related major
4 years’ experience in brand activation, media, promotions, partnership marketing, international consumer marketing, and/or field operations/marketing, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.

 

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

 

Activation Strategy & Planning

Supports the development and planning of buzz worthy partnership marketing activation strategies, leveraging brand, business, partner, audience, culture, market and competitive insights to develop the overarching partnership approach
Supports the development of overarching marketing partnerships and individual marketing partners activation framework to inform strategies, ensure activities tie to objectives, deliver on KPI’s, provide for 360° integration, fully realize the marketing partner value proposition, and maximize investments in support of brand and business objectives
Supports partnership activation planning tools and resources, working in collaboration with key stakeholders and cross functional teams, to create operating efficiencies from project from kick off to implementation
Supports Marketing Partnerships Activation Center of Excellence, monitoring and reporting on brand activation trends and insights across Global Culture (i.e. Sport, Entertainment, Fashion, Film, Music, Gaming, etc..)

 

 

Activation Management & Execution

Manages logistics and planning of pre, during and post event, in collaboration with cross functional teams as well as agency partners 
Manages Marketing Partnerships status meetings, trackers, and program reporting needs for Brands
Manages the Marketing partnerships activation calendar, results tracking and reporting of key activations across the calendar year. 
Works with cross function teams to ensure assets and opportunities available by partnership are activated and reported on
Manages partnership activation playbook, identifying new and innovative ways teams can pull-through and implement the partner through properties, products, experiences, and marketing.

 

 

Additional Responsibilities

 

Maintaining Goals

Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
Promotes the documenting 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 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

 

 

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 on-going 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 across of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and on-going 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 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 company’s 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; and 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.

 

Salary Range is $40.17 to $67.50.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.0334 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

FLEX opportunities 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, 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 1 day after the date of this posting, July 16, 2024.      

 

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.

Salary : $40 - $68