Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of accountability for Global Alliances marketing and lead the management of the business planning process and delivery oversight of the in-the-year plan, building cross-functional buy-in and alignment
• Oversee an integrated marketing function to manage visibility into Global & Regional initiatives that map to integrated plans and priorities
• Responsible for workflow process improvements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness across the function
• Actively manage the Agency relationships including all project-based initiatives and optimize value with the Agency Services Team
• Partner closely with internal business partners on Holiday Inn Club Vacations and Iberostar Marketing initiatives
• Alliance Integration: onboarding new partnerships into the IHG marketing system
• Lead marketing strategies to drive top-line performance through owned, earned, and paid channels for Commercial Performance
• Partner management and planning, ensuring alignment on priorities, performance, and delivery
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of marketing professionals with clear direction, prioritization, and performance management
• Provide operational management of the budget, working closely with VP L&P Marketing & Finance business partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Advanced degree preferred
• 8–10+ years' experience in marketing, loyalty, commercial, strategy, digital, or hospitality operations
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional programs at scale
• Strong strategic thinking paired with operational rigor and execution discipline
• Executive-level communication, influence, and storytelling skills
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving clarity for teams
• People management and leadership experience required
• Location constraint: three days a week in Atlanta office as part of hybrid structure

Preferred

• Advanced degree preferred (as per description)

Benefits

• impressive room discounts across properties
• recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year
• myWellbeing framework supporting health, lifestyle, and workplace wellbeing
• inclusive culture with Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference
• equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law