Senior Brand Manager - Design Hotels (Maternity Leave Cover)

<p>IN A NUTSHELL</p> <p>The Brand Management team creates meaningful moments, innovative and unexpected initiatives to add long term value for our brand and community. We want to be a powerful source for inspiration and a strong and desirable brand that connects like-minded people through valuable and tasteful content. Events and various brand campaigns such as Arena*, Further and Made by Originals play a main role to achieve these expectations and shall lead the way to more brand visibility, community engagement and a strong brand recognition.</p> <p> </p> <p>TASKS &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Co-developing innovative event concepts that match the Design Hotels B2B and B2C goals in collaboration with the Creative Director and the Design Hotels' creative team</li> <li>Event planning and hands-on production for various events such as Arena* and Further, incl. on-site event execution</li> <li>Coordinating event communication on all Design Hotels channels, pre-and post-event</li> <li>Supervising and coordinating production processes (incl. budgeting) for the brand campaign Made by Originals</li> <li>Overseeing and developing a worldwide pool of potential photographers and creatives in collaboration with the Creative Director and the Design Hotels creative team</li> <li>Managing and coordinating campaign briefings for hotels, production &amp; photo teams created by the Art Director</li> <li>Constant development and improvement of production processes for all brand campaigns</li> <li>Leading and developing the Brand Management intern<br/> </li> </ul> <p>EXPERIENCE &amp; MINDSET</p> <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>PERKS &amp; BENEFITS</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> <p><strong>Please send your application without a picture.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>ABOUT DESIGN HOTELS™</p> <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/> </p> <p> </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> <p> </p> <p>Marriott International is the