Director, Global Alliances Marketing

The Director, Global Alliances Marketing, is a critical management role within Global Loyalty & Partnerships Marketing, responsible for leading IHG's Global Alliances marketing strategy and supporting the evolving needs of our business partners. This role focuses on maximizing marketing effectiveness and efficiency to drive Global Alliances success through fast, disciplined execution, strong partner alignment, and clear delivery against commercial objectives.Your day to day+ Act as the primary point of accountability for Global Alliances marketing- serving as the lead in the management of the business planning process & delivery oversight of the in-the-year plan - effectively building and gaining cross functional buy-in and alignment+ Oversight of an integrated marketing function that manages visibility into both Global & Regional initiatives that all effectively map to an integrated plans and priorities+ Responsible for workflow process improvements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness across the function+ Actively manage the Agency relationships including all project-based initiatives & optimize the value generated in partnership with the Agency Services Team+ Holiday Inn Club Vacations and Iberostar Marketing: partnering closely with internal business partners+ Alliance Integration: onboarding new partnerships into IHG marketing system+ Commercial Performance: leading marketing strategies to drive top-line performance through owned, earned, paid channels+ Partner management and planning, ensuring alignment on priorities, performance, and delivery+ Lead, coach, and develop a team of marketing professionals providing clear direction, prioritization, and performance management+ Act as an advisor to managers or team members to help meet established schedules and/or resolve technical or operational problems.+ Provide operational management of the budget, working closely with the VP L&P Marketing & Finance business partnersWhat we need from you+ Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred+ 8-10+ years' experience in marketing, loyalty, commercial, strategy, digital, or hospitality operations+ Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs at scale+ Strong strategic thinking paired with operational rigor and execution discipline+ Executive-level communication, influence, and storytelling skills+ Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving clarity for teams+ People management and leadership experience requiredLocation - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in the Atlanta office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.The salary range for this role is $140,000.00 to $160,000.00. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.\#LI-AA5At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.**Important information** :+ The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.+ No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.+ If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here .+ IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy.+ If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, please click here to read about applicable benefits.At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.