Senior Director Luxury Portfolio Growth MEA

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Role Summary 

The Senior Director, Luxury Portfolio Growth, Middle East & Africa (MEA) will support the growth strategy for our Luxury Brands (The Ritz Carlton, The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis, JW Marriott, W Hotels, EDITION) in the MEA region. The role is part of the EMEA Luxury Brand team and will report into the Vice President, Luxury Brands, Middle East & Africa. This role will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the region including Development, Feasibility and Global Design. The core responsibilities for this position include: provide the Luxury Brand lens on growth, ensure on-strategy performance and brand differentiation, track progress on new deals through the design and construction process, be the first point of contact for any Brand-related questions for owners and internal teams, develop the capabilities our Luxury Brands need to support increased development and owner satisfaction.

Skills and experience we will look for in the ideal candidate to join our team:

• Excellent influencing and leadership skills.
• Clear communication skills, strong executive presence and proven ability to handle emotions in difficult situations. 
• Excellent negotiation skills and proven ability to resolve conflict. 
• Ability to handle the complexities of working with owners and key stakeholders. 
• Strong team player and ability to foster relationships and collaborate across disciplines.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt programs and activity to meet local market and culture needs. 
• Initiative-taker and ability to work independently. Strong time management and ability to multi-task. 
• Ability to solve problems quickly, think creatively, and satisfy localisation requirements for diverse markets. 
• Possesses an understanding of brand building strategies, differentiation, and consumer insights across brand segments. 
• Skilled at establishing effective relationships with internal and external partners. 
• Sets ambitious standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment of goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required. 
• 10+ years of experience, to include hotel operations, interior design, and/or luxury brand experience 
• University degree required.
• Proven track record working with senior executives in a consultative manner. 
• Proven experience of dealing with hotel owners and investors.
• Consistent track record of advancing business direction and strategies.
• Experience in MEA markets preferred. 
• Language requirements: High proficiency in English is required. Additional language knowledge or proficiency is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard software applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Teams). 
• Regular travel will be required across EMEA.

Why it’s a great idea to work for Marriott International:

Dubai

• We offer ‘hybrid working’ to enable you to live fully and balance home and work
• 25 holidays plus public holidays as additional to be sure you have fun and make memories (days grow with service to the Company)
• Benefits for living and working in Dubai include:
  • Schooling reimbursement (red band and above)
  • Housing allowance
  • Home leave ticket equivalent to a vacation trip to your home city location
  • Provided with visa and work permit
  • International retirement plan as per your eligibility
• Employee Workplace Savings Plan (“DEWS”)
• This role is bonus and stock eligible – our success is your success
• Access to numerous, world class profession and personal learning and development programmes to enable success in your current role but also for your future growth within the Company 
• Private Medical Healthcare and parental leave benefits to support your wellbeing and health
• You, your friends and family will be able to enjoy global hotel, food and drinks discounts and benefits, and explore our world 
• Regular team and office gatherings, both in person and remotely to build our sense of purpose 
• Strong, experienced leaders who will encourage you to grow and mentor you to succeed 
• Various discounted retail, entertainment and corporate programmes for you to enjoy