Director, Select & Midscale Brands

Marriott International is seeking a strategic Director, Global Select + Midscale Brands to drive the growth and the success of assigned brands within a rapidly evolving portfolio. This leader translates global category vision into actionable strategies and long-term brand plans, guiding multi-year priorities and making enterprise-level decisions that balance brand ambition, commercial performance, and market realities. By partnering closely with continent and discipline teams, the Director delivers impactful brand initiatives, fosters product innovation, elevates guest experiences, and optimizes brand performance. The Director will also lead multi-disciplinary projects to deliver complex key brand initiatives, including launching new brands, repositioning brands, and driving transformational change across the brand lifecycle.

As a connector and brand steward, this role communicates key brand strategies and communicates differentiated guest experiences that advance the Select & Midscale Brand portfolio. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, commercially minded brand strategist with exceptional leadership skills, a passion for guest experience, and the ability to influence without authority, align senior stakeholders, and drive sustained performance in service of Marriott’s growth ambitions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required

4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, or related major

Seven years of brand management professional experience demonstrating career growth and exceptional performance

Proven ability to develop and execute strategic brand plans and multi-year business strategies with clear performance outcomes

Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-brand initiatives in highly matrixed, global environments

Strong analytical skills, with experience leveraging consumer insights and market data to inform strategy and prioritize initiatives based on business impact

Preferred

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Hospitality experience

Experience collaborating with continent / business teams to drive initiatives and align competing priorities

Track record of delivering results in complex, ambiguous environments requiring strong judgment, decisiveness, and influence

Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen, including evaluating trade-offs between brand value, owner economics, and enterprise ROI

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Brand Strategy, Architecture & Stewardship

Supports execution of brand positioning for assigned brands; ensures clarity and alignment with global strategy while enabling appropriate local flexibility within established guardrails.

Actively participates in developing and refining brand strategies informed by consumer, competitive, and stakeholder needs and grounded in commercial and operational realities.

Contributes to the creation of strategic brand business plans, including economic strategy, product/service models, brand positioning, and value proposition.

Executes brand initiatives and projects through execution across continents, ensuring strategic pull-through and accountability for outcomes.

Brand Health, Advocacy & Growth

Tracks brand performance metrics and recommends performance targets aligned to both brand health and business growth objectives.

Monitors performance for assigned brands and identifies optimization opportunities, making data-driven recommendations to course-correct as needed.

Serves as brand advocate, educating stakeholders on brand strategy, positioning, and strategic pillars to build shared understanding and commitment.

Represents the brand in external forums, reviewing and evolving standards and operational practices with credibility among owners, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Innovation, New Product Integration

Leads new product creation / integration for the Select category from concept through sustained market performance.

Plays point across