Director, Distribution- Connectivity
Negotiable
Location
Liberia, Maryland
Job Description
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As a member of the Distribution Strategy team,
the Director, Distribution- Connectivity is a leadership role that will serve
as a Connectivity subject matter expert; this candidate will work in partnership
with the Senior Director, Global Connectivity and other Connectivity and key
stakeholders across the organization. This leader will provide guidance
for strategic needs on how to grow partnerships through new and enhanced
capabilities via Marriott’s transformation and technology architecture.
They will execute evolving distribution strategies in the complex B2B and B2C
intermediary segments while transitioning Marriott’s legacy platforms into new
technological capabilities. This role will focus on enhancing 3rd party
partnerships globally to support new strategies and best in class distribution
for Marriott franchisees.
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The
responsibilities of this role include overseeing implementation and execution
of partner interfaces, enhancements, distribution initiatives, as well
as escalation/resolution processes to ensure business objectives and operational
service levels are met. This leader will also work very closely with
the commercial account teams within the Global Sales and Distribution
organizations to ensure Marriott’s distribution partners are connected
and achieving business continuity.
This role is also responsible for representing Distribution requirements for our
technology transformation on behalf of 3rd party partners within the Americas
region while also keeping in mind a frictionless customer experience, providing
intuitive technology for associates, and positioning Marriott to pursue new
emerging businesses.
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Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major
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a related professional area.
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Preferred
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distribution channels and core Marriott systems
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Global Distribution Systems (GDS), Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and/or
technology intermediaries
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problems and opportunities, and obtain and compare information from different
sources to draw conclusions and chooses a course of action
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the organization
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Microsoft office suite, including excel and PowerPoint applications
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requirements/needs to leadership with comfort
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stakeholders including sales, revenue management, and technology organizations
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CORE
WORK ACTIVITIES
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for 3rd party distribution systems
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and make recommendations how to support strategic distribution
initiatives
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and grow Marriotts presence and revenue
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to implement new partner interfaces supporting Global and Continent Distribution
Strategy
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partners while maintaining high standards of operational service
levels
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to educate key stake holders to better understand how distribution strategies
are managed and executed in the region
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an understanding of stakeholder needs working within a complex and ambiguous
environment, ability to navigate decisions logically and maintain the best
interest of the company
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for goals.
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Stakeholders
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organize, and accomplish work.
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and necessary resources to ensure completion of any projects
on schedule.
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manner that is easy to understand.
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in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
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priorities.
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or exceeding department goals.
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relevant goals for direct report(s).
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that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, and continuous
improvement.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated
to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access
to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds
of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in
the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We
are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including
disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan,
discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan,
and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which
may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period,
contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
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Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental,
vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending
account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption
expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance.
Washington Applicants Only: Employees
will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and
be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment
that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions
are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda,
MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered
for Remote positions.
Marriott International is the world’s largest
hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities
for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,
begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team,
and become the best version of you.
We have an extraordinary portfolio of brands, with over 9,700 hotels and resorts under more than 30 preferred brands in the industry, covering 143 countries and regions, offering a richer selection for you to feel, experience, and explore the world.
