Senior Manager, The Studio - Design Hotels

IN A NUTSHELL <p>In a nutshell, we are looking for an agency minded rockstar with an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion <br/> for travel, and eagle eye to detail. This person understands how to effectively manage creative and digital teams, bring their work <br/> together seamlessly, enjoys client management and demands, and overall has a passion for <br/> data and performance.</p> <p> </p>TASKS &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>Manage and grow in house agency</li> <li>Build strong hotel owner and client relationships </li> <li>Drive client engagement to secure new business and maintain and grow existing business</li> <li> Develop and execute strategies to achieve revenue targets</li> <li>Lead cross-departmental project teams to deliver on scope, time, and budget</li> <li>Align client objectives with brand strategies for maximum impact</li> <li>Identify and capitalize on design, lifestyle, fashion, and hospitality market trends for continuous business growth<br/>  </li> </ul>EXPERIENCE &amp; MINDSET <ul> <li>Key representative for the brand with the ability to sell and negotiate with a confident yet influential approach.</li> <li>Act as the client’s representative to ensure its demands are met, with a focus on improving the customer experience</li> <li>Understanding and ability to learn agile website development processes, including UX/UI principles, to effectively guide creative and technical teams</li> <li>Tailor presentations and proposals to client needs</li> <li>Negotiate agency-related contracts including financial controlling</li> <li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders and serve as the primary client contact</li> <li>A “can do” attitude understanding client time and time zones</li> </ul> <p>Degree / Experience</p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in an Account and/or Project Management role, preferably within an agency</li> <li>Expert at communicating with business owners ensuring alignment with their vision and business</li> <li>Bachelors degree within Digital Project or Brand Management, Fashion, Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or similar</li> <li>Experience in managing Lifestyle and Design projects, ensuring cohesive brand representation and creative innovation across various channels</li> <li>Successful background of working directly with clients across global locations<br/>  </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>PERKS &amp; BENEFITS</strong></p> <ul> <li>A great experience in the niche market of luxury boutique hotels</li> <li>Hybrid mobile working options</li> <li>Regular working schedule</li> <li>Working in a motivated and international team from over 39 countries at the global Headquarters of Design Hotels™ located in the creative Media Spree area in Berlin</li> <li>Great benefits at member hotels and brand partners from employee discounts to special offers, including Marriott Explore rates</li> <li>Career development opportunities in an international company</li> </ul> <p> </p>ABOUT DESIGN HOTELS™ <p>Design Hotels GmbH (www.designhotels.com) is a full-service hospitality consultancy, offering customized services to its member hotels. Under the brand Design Hotels™ the company represents and markets a curated selection of currently more than 300 luxury hotels in over 60 countries. These member hotels are independently owned but united by a commitment to individuality, progressive design, and cultural authenticity. Design Hotels™ embodies the most advanced ideas in the hospitality industry and offers discerning travelers new opportunities and inspiration for both a more conscious travel and lifestyle.<br/><br/> The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in Los Angeles, New York, London and Singapore. Since March 2021, Design Hotels GmbH is part of the Marriott International portfolio.<br/><br/> Design Hotels is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and practice inclusivity. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our business needs only.<br/><br/> Please send your application without a picture.</p> <p>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.</p>