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An Enterprise client is looking to partner with an experienced Marketing Director to lead the global marketing strategy and execution for a new and rapidly scaling product and travel experience platform. The program connects travelers to curated experiences across leading global cities and will expand from five pilot markets to 10+ destinations in FY26. Job Description This role requires a seasoned marketing leader with deep experience in consumer marketing, travel and lifestyle branding, and international go-to-market strategy. You’ll be responsible for defining the global positioning, creative direction, and regional activation strategy to elevate client’s brand presence in the travel ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: • Strategy Development: Build and lead a holistic global marketing strategy encompassing brand, digital, and experiential marketing. • Creative Integration: Partner with client’s internal Creative and Brand teams to establish messaging, look & feel, and visual identity guidelines. • Go-to-Market Toolkits: Develop scalable creative toolkits and campaign frameworks for use across regional and local markets. • Market Expansion: Drive marketing readiness and launch strategies as the program scales from 5 to 10+ cities globally. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Partnerships, and Regional Marketing to align on shared KPIs and ensure cohesive delivery across all markets. • Ecommerce Marketing Strategy: Design and launch a new ecommerce marketing approach for client’s cross-border business unit to drive consumer engagement and partner integration. • Emerging Verticals: Identify and prioritize emerging travel and lifestyle verticals to evolve client’s value proposition and marketing footprint. • Performance Optimization: Define KPIs, establish performance tracking mechanisms, and optimize marketing investments for maximum impact. Qualifications • Experience: 8–12 years in marketing, with a focus on consumer, travel, or lifestyle industries. • Industry Expertise: Strong understanding of travel ecosystem dynamics, particularly airlines, OTAs, and hospitality brands. • Global Marketing: Proven experience managing global campaigns and regional market activation across diverse geographies. • Creative Strategy: Ability to translate brand strategy into compelling creative direction and campaign execution. • Ecommerce & Digital: Demonstrated success in building or scaling ecommerce marketing initiatives. • Analytical Mindset: Data-driven approach to marketing measurement and optimization. • Leadership: Skilled at cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment in complex, matrixed organizations. Additional Information • Remote opportunity (with potential travel) • Flexible working hours (within US time zones) • Competitive compensation.