Manager, Marketing Partnerships

JOB SUMMARY

 

The Manager, Marketing Partnerships is a key member of the US/CAN Integrated Marketing Team, reporting to the Sr. Director of Marketing Partnerships. This role supports  the development and execution of 360 marketing partnership plans for US/CA Partnerships and Sponsorships, resulting in positive consumer engagement, revenue generation, brand experience, awareness, and Marriott Bonvoy affiliation. The Manager will work closely with agencies, partners, brands, and enterprise cross-functional teams to create and execute innovative and impactful programming. 

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience 

• 4+ years’ experience in the brand activation, marketing, or partnerships roles demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance AND
• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related major OR
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience in a related function, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance
• Experience executing marketing campaigns 
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results under challenging conditions, particularly when faced with complexity and ambiguity               

Marketing Partnership Strategy, Development, Execution, and On-Going Management

• Support the US/CAN Marketing Partnerships team in the development and implementation strategic marketing partnership plans through the lens of Marriott Bonvoy Passions (sports, entertainment, music, etc.) across a range of brands and categories
• Supports the US/CAN Marketing Partnerships team in strategic planning, including short and long-term objectives, research and insights, deck development, experiential activation,, and advertising/marketing communications in partnership with enterprise cross-functional teams
• Supports in the management of marketing concept development, ideation, and execution, including asset planning and partner approvals,   planning/timelines, and launches
• Conducts pre-transaction support, including market, consumer, and partner research and insights to support partner recommendations, deal parameters, and contract negotiations
• Assists in development of high-impact presentations and communications to present partnership marketing plans and updates to senior leaders and stakeholders
• Manages budgets for designated areas of responsibility
• Fosters strong relationships across cross-functional teams
• Evangelizes Marriott brands to partners

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

Maintaining Goals

• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met
• Promotes the documentation 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 the 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

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner
• Demonstrates self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm
• Informs and/or updat