Director, The Ritz Carlton, The Ritz Carlton Reserve and St. Regis MEA

• Culturally Relevant Brand Marketing – Understand and monitor customer sentiment in key MEA source markets and partner with Senior Director of Luxury Brand Marketing EMEA to execute 360-degree brand marketing campaigns and activations in key source markets for The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve and St. Regis MEA.
• Localized Brand Management – Partner with Global brand team on brand strategy and ensure pull through and localization of brand initiatives across the continent.
• Luxury Group Alignment – Main point of contact for HQ Luxury Group leaders providing MEA lens on luxury brand strategy.
• On-Strategy Portfolio Growth - Partner with Senior Director, Portfolio Growth MEA to ensure alignment on design, guest experience, spa and F&B concepts for potential opportunities.

• Excellent influencing and leadership skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and strong executive presence.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive results.
• Able to effectively prioritise multiple tasks from multiple stakeholders and to influence results in a matrix environment.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt programs and activity to meet local market and culture needs.
• Initiative-taker and ability to work independently. Strong time management and ability to multi-task.
• Possesses an understanding of brand building strategies, differentiation, and consumer insights across brand segments.
• Sets ambitious standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment of goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
• 10+ years of work experience, to include hotel operations, brand marketing and/or luxury brand experience.
• University degree preferred.
• Proven track record working with senior executives in a consultative manner.
• Consistent track record of advancing business direction and strategies.
• Experience in MEA markets preferred.
• Language requirements: High proficiency in English is required. Additional language knowledge or proficiency is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard software applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Teams).

• We offer ‘hybrid working’ to enable you to live fully and balance home and work
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays as additional to be sure you have fun and make memories (days grow with service to the Company)
• Benefits for living and working in Dubai include:

• Schooling reimbursement (red band and above)
• Housing allowance
• Home leave ticket equivalent to a vacation trip to your home city location
• Provided with visa and work permit
• International retirement plan as per your eligibility
• Employee Workplace Savings Plan (“DEWS”)
• This role is bonus and stock eligible – our success is your success
• Access to numerous, world class profession and personal learning and development programmes to enable success in your current role but also for your future growth within the Company
• Private Medical Healthcare and parental leave benefits to support your wellbeing and health
• You, your friends and family will be able to enjoy global hotel, food and drinks discounts and benefits, and explore our world
• Regular team and office gatherings, both in person and remotely to build our sense of purpose
• Strong, experienced leaders who will encourage you to grow and mentor you to succeed
• Various discounted retail, entertainment and corporate programmes for you to enjoy

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