Marriott International, Inc

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This is a temporary position. Are you driven by the power of music to connect, inspire, and elevate brand experiences? Marriott’s Global Partnerships team is seeking a Sr. Manager of Music Partnerships to curate and deliver creative and buzz worthy Music Partnerships and Experiences for Marriott Bonvoy Members and guests worldwide. The Sr. Manager will work with existing Marriott’s existing partners and identify new partners across to execute Marriott’s Global Music Strategy. This person will manage Music Partnerships from strategy through execution including but not limited to: partner identification, marketing rights and asset identification and negotiation, production and experiential agency / vendor identification and management, contract negotiation(s), creative development and production, onsite program management, and post event follow-up. This position requires a self-motivated professional - with experience in the Music industry - who is a strategic thinker, experienced marketer, has good communication skills, possesses strong project management skills, and has a passion for Music. This position also requires the ability to work across the organization, collaborating across Continent Marketing, Global Marketing, Loyalty, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, Sales, Social, Content, PR, Purpose Driven, Legal, Finance, and external agencies to ensure an integrated approach and proper pull through across media, promotions, events, on-property, at retail, and more The Sr. Manager, Music Partnerships reports directly to the Director, Music Partnerships. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required · 4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related major. · Five or more years of experience in music partnerships, brand partnerships, or entertainment strategy · Strong network across the music ecosystem (artists, labels, promoters, streaming, etc.) · Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder management skills. · Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization with global stakeholders. · Demonstrated ability to translate creative vision into business results. · Experience working with Agency partners and managing vendor relationships Education and Experience Preferred · Experience using Data and Analytics CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Strategy, Planning and Execution · Manages the development and planning of buzz worthy Music partnerships and experiences, leveraging brand, business, partner, audience, culture, market and competitive insights to develop the overarching partnership approach · Delivers partnership activation planning tools and resources, working in collaboration with key stakeholders and cross functional teams, to create operating efficiencies from project from kick off to implementation · Manages Music Partnerships Center of Excellence, monitoring and reporting on brand activation trends and insights across music globally. · Manages global activation budget, coordinating with Continent Marketing Teams on local activation budgets. · Develops annual plan to maintain tracking and reporting of key activations across the calendar year. · Works with cross function teams to ensure KPI’s and revenue generating opportunities available by partnership are activated and reported on. · Builds partnership activation playbook, identifying new and innovative ways teams can pull-through and implement the partner through properties, products, experiences, and marketing. · Collaborates with cross functional teams to amplify activations across MI ecosystem, from delivering one-of-a-kind experiences for Bonvoy members, to creating breakthrough content and buzz worthy in-market executions 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 locations offer 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. Click here to learn more. 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, and paid parental leave. Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive 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. 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