Job Description For Senior Manager, The Studio - Design Hotels
IN A NUTSHELL
In a nutshell, we are looking for an agency minded rockstar with an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion
for travel, and eagle eye to detail. This person understands how to effectively manage creative and digital teams, bring their work
together seamlessly, enjoys client management and demands, and overall has a passion for
data and performance.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and grow in house agency
- Build strong hotel owner and client relationships
- Drive client engagement to secure new business and maintain and grow existing business
- Develop and execute strategies to achieve revenue targets
- Lead cross-departmental project teams to deliver on scope, time, and budget
- Align client objectives with brand strategies for maximum impact
- Identify and capitalize on design, lifestyle, fashion, and hospitality market trends for continuous business growth
EXPERIENCE & MINDSET
- Key representative for the brand with the ability to sell and negotiate with a confident yet influential approach.
- Act as the client's representative to ensure its demands are met, with a focus on improving the customer experience
- Understanding and ability to learn agile website development processes, including UX/UI principles, to effectively guide creative and technical teams
- Tailor presentations and proposals to client needs
- Negotiate agency-related contracts including financial controlling
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and serve as the primary client contact
- A "can do" attitude understanding client time and time zones
Degree / Experience
- 5+ years of experience in an Account and/or Project Management role, preferably within an agency
- Expert at communicating with business owners ensuring alignment with their vision and business
- Bachelors degree within Digital Project or Brand Management, Fashion, Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or similar
- Experience in managing Lifestyle and Design projects, ensuring cohesive brand representation and creative innovation across various channels
- Successful background of working directly with clients across global locations
PERKS & BENEFITS - A great experience in the niche market of luxury boutique hotels
- Hybrid mobile working options
- Regular working schedule
- Working in a motivated and international team from over 39 countries at the global Headquarters of Design Hotels™ located in the creative Media Spree area in Berlin
- Great benefits at member hotels and brand partners from employee discounts to special offers, including Marriott Explore rates
- Career development opportunities in an international company
ABOUT DESIGN HOTELS™
Design Hotels GmbH (www.designhotels.com) is a full-service hospitality consultancy, offering customized services to its member hotels. Under the brand Design Hotels™ the company represents and markets a curated selection of currently more than 300 luxury hotels in over 60 countries. These member hotels are independently owned but united by a commitment to individuality, progressive design, and cultural authenticity. Design Hotels™ embodies the most advanced ideas in the hospitality industry and offers discerning travelers new opportunities and inspiration for both a more conscious travel and lifestyle.
The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in Los Angeles, New York, London and Singapore. Since March 2021, Design Hotels GmbH is part of the Marriott International portfolio.
Design Hotels is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and practice inclusivity. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our business needs only.
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Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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.
Muzammel Huque Chy
Makkah, Saudi Arabia