Marketing Director - Americas

Aventura, FL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive regional marketing leadership for Crystal Americas, overseeing plan, budget and cross-channel campaigns with global collaboration.

  • Must-have: 10+ years of marketing leadership, ROI-driven results, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Standout: Global coordination with London and AKTG; regional budget ownership.
  • Travel/cruise industry experience or familiarity with affluent markets is a plus

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop marketing plan and budget for Crystal in the Americas in alignment with the global strategy and objectives and execute across key channels.
  • Work in collaboration with the global team in London to deploy integrated global promotional campaigns and product launches in the Americas.
  • Oversee all Consortia and Key Account annual marketing plans, budgets and content delivery in collaboration with Sales and various trade partners for the Americas.
  • Lead trade marketing activities and support for B2B/trade sales team in the Americas and globally including trade portal functionality, trade emails, collateral, webinars, presentation materials, sales events and trade shows.
  • Oversee global consumer email marketing including the calendar, briefing, design and deployment.
  • Create and execute the direct mail plan for the US to drive repeat bookings and new customer acquisition.
  • Provide high-quality briefs to the in-house creative team for all marketing projects / activities and collaborate on development of materials to meet business objectives and align with Crystal’s brand.
  • Mange Americas budget including tracking, analysis and compliance with purchase order system.
  • Report on the performance of Americas marketing efforts and competitive trends and key insights to inform marketing strategy.
  • Nurture and grow a high-performance team in the regional Miami office with a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Education: bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred.
  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in marketing along with strong people and stakeholder management skills.
  • Cruise/Travel experience highly preferred including working with travel advisors
  • Proven track record for implementing effective, ROI driven B2C and B2B marketing plans, as well as managing a sizeable marketing budget.
  • Experience leading teams with strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills.
  • Working knowledge of customer databases, CRM and marketing analytics.
  • Familiarity with marketing tactics and strategies successful with affluent markets.
  • Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where strategic brand-building efforts are priority.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.

Benefits

    Crystal Cruises logo

    Crystal Cruises

    For more than three decades, Crystal has been synonymous with exceptional, award-winning voyages. In 2022, A&K Travel Group (AKTG) acquired the Crystal brand and its two vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, ushering in a new era of being Exceptional at Sea. The globally renowned cruise line offers discerning travelers industry-leading, authentic, and enriching experiences both onshore and at sea. Crystal’s pioneering partnership with Abercrombie & Kent provides guests with unparalleled access to the most sought-after experiences and destinations around the world. The reimagined ships boast larger, updated suites with artisanal finishes, and almost one member of crew per guest.Crystal is home to the first-ever Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea as part of an exclusive partnership with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), and world-class dining includes Umi Uma®, the only dining experience at sea by Michelin-rated chef Nobu (Nobuyuki Matsuhisa), and the only Beefbar on the ocean, a collaboration with visionary restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi, and a specially curated Osteria d’Ovidio menu by famed Italian chef Massimiliano and celebrated restaurateur Raffaele Alajmo. The ships also feature cutting-edge wellness at the Aurōra Spa, and spectacular entertainment including Broadway-standard shows. With a legacy of unrivaled service and commitment to sophistication and elegance at every touchpoint, once onboard guests feel as if they are perfectly at home.

    Founded in 1990
    Monaco, Monaco, MCO
    1.4K employees (95 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    534.7K
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $147.2K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    50%
    Direct
    40.3%
    Referral
    7.3%
    Social
    1.1%
    Paid
    1.1%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~1.4K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    37 (3% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    19 years
    Median Tenure
    3.6 years

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