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FLEX Director, Lifecycle and Partner Marketing

Marriott International

Bethesda, MD
Temporary
Director
126k-171k
7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

This is a temporary position. Marriott Bonvoy is the loyalty program of Marriott International and represents the largest hospitality loyalty program in the world. The program aims to enrich members' lives through travel with a diverse portfolio of hotels, inspiring experiences, and member benefits. The Director, Lifecycle & Partner Marketing is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance engagement, retention, and long-term loyalty across the customer lifecycle. The role involves leveraging data insights, collaborating across functions, and leading strategic partnerships to deliver measurable value aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate is a seasoned marketer with a creative, customer-first mindset, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for innovation and technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops and executes campaigns aligned with lifecycle marketing strategies to drive member acquisition, engagement, retention, and reactivation.
  • Leads the strategy, promotion, and activation of partnership marketing efforts through launch and sustainment phases.
  • Collaborates closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure cohesive and integrated marketing strategies and activations.
  • Stays current on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance marketing approaches.
  • Crafts compelling communications and marketing assets that resonate with members and next-generation consumers.
  • Oversees external agency relationships, including creative and consulting partners, from briefing through to execution.
  • Manages marketing budgets effectively and ensures alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Leverages data analytics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform ongoing marketing decisions.
  • Partners with marketing and analytics teams to assess promotion performance for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Synthesizes insights into actionable strategies and clear next steps.
  • Builds a strong understanding of stakeholder priorities and delivers solutions that meet their objectives.
  • Sets clear goals and action plans to organize and deliver work efficiently.
  • Manages project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution.
  • Fosters collaboration with internal teams and external partners to advance business strategies.
  • Communicates concepts clearly and effectively to support decision-making and alignment.
  • Leads and inspires a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
  • Provides coaching and feedback to support team members' growth and development.
  • Identifies professional development opportunities to build marketing capabilities and leadership potential.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related major.
  • Eight or more years of relevant professional experience in marketing or a related function, demonstrating progressive career growth and exceptional performance, OR ten or more years of relevant experience.
  • Strong collaboration skills and cross-functional team leadership experience.
  • Experience in marketing loyalty programs, lifecycle marketing, promotions, and/or partnership marketing (preferred).
  • Expertise in managing end-to-end marketing campaign development.

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience in marketing loyalty programs, lifecycle marketing, promotions, and/or partnership marketing.

Qualifications

  • Educational background in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and health care flexible spending accounts.
  • Dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance.
  • Adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan.
  • Discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, childcare discounts.

Working at Marriott International

Marriott International is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an environment that values and celebrates diverse backgrounds. The company emphasizes a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous growth, with a focus on enabling associates to do their best work and succeed within a global team.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 8, 2025
Salary126k-171k
Job TypeTemporary
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

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About Marriott International

Website

marriott.com

Location

Bethesda, MD

Industry

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels

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