Associate Manager Brand Design

We need people like you to make a difference and create exceptional experiences every single day. Don't just join a growing team of 370,000 colleagues across 100 countries. Let your passion shine. Innovate and collaborate around the world. Embrace your ambition.

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Bringing True Hospitality to the World.

We want to welcome you to a world where you can bring true hospitality to everyone. When you join us at IHG®, you become part of our global family-a welcoming culture of warmth, honesty, and a passion for providing True Hospitality.

We pride ourselves on letting your personality and passions shine, recognizing your contribution, and supporting your ambition to learn and create your career path. In making a difference to our guests and owners, colleagues, and communities, every day is a chance to create great and unique experiences in your way.

With over 370,000 colleagues in nearly 100 countries sharing our values, countless opportunities are at your fingertips. We're growing; grow with us

At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey

we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. . 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.

**This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

At IHG, we believe in taking care of our employees. That's why we offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and any other benefits to eligible employees. We want you to feel secure and cared for, so you can focus on bringing True Hospitality to the world.

You can apply for this role through the link below (or through an internal career site if you are a current employee).

Note: 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.

Serve as a liaison between the assigned brand team and other corporate resources, agencies, vendors, and the brands. Work with vendors and key internal departments in order to traffic and/or evaluate assigned projects. Manage, catalogue, and ensure availability and accessibility to all resources including photography, guidelines, research, reports, etc. Coordinate successful participation in various internal and external functions representing multiband initiatives, including new initiatives, special events, conferences and meetings. Support the assigned brand with essential functions including invoicing, coordinating executive brand reviews and management of the brand experience space.

Assist the department head, directors and managers in the development of marketing initiatives, including the development of program specifications and collateral materials for the brand and hotels.

Serve as the assigned brand liaison with stakeholders on matters on brand development and launch of the first branded hotels. Field and conduct follow-up calls or other correspondence with agencies and stakeholders to support departmental objectives.

Coordinate the development and production of support tools for educating external agency and internal Company staff regarding the effective delivery of the brand and brand marketing programs. Tools include Marketing Plans, Online postings, broadcast emails, podcasts, online portal management, etc. Coordinate the print production relationships, agency relationships and other vendor relationships, internally and externally as needed.

Complete and/or manage assigned special projects. Work with internal and external resources to establish and/or communicate project timetables, action steps and status updates. Follow up, as appropriate, to ensure timely execution to meet established deadlines.

Research and compile a variety of moderately complex data to include creating spreadsheets or databases for maintaining and reporting management information; may require some analysis of marketing data, programs, or trends.

Prepare a variety of departmental reporting/presentation materials, gathering and summarizing information from various sources as requested. May create and format reports and presentation materials utilizing various spreadsheet graphics, and/or statistical software.

Manage coordination of, upkeep and enhancements to brand experience space and additional brand experience prototypes including model rooms and operations and marketing tests in hotels • Monitor departmental budgets to include vendor billing, estimates, invoice coding and tracking, end of month reconciliation, etc. Report discrepancies or budgetary issues to Manager or VP.

Manage availability and distribution of brand resources. Create and distribute information and resources on multiband initiatives to hotels, agencies, partners, reservation centers, internal audiences, and others as appropriate. Ensure accurate and accessible electronic and asset library for marketing use.

Marketing Departments; Legal Department; Development; Hotels; and other Company departments: Coordinate projects to timely completion, to clear trademarks and legal issues, exchange performance and operational data and provide marketing information, provide for development and availability of presentations and information as necessary.

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

2 to 5 years progressive work related experience in a corporate marketing environment and/or Hotel Operations with demonstrated proficiency in one or more functions related to position, including multiple project management. Latin American market knowledge.

Demonstrated clear, concise and succinct communication skills, including adapting both verbal and written communications to the needs and level of user. Demonstrated ability to communicate supportive program details (presentation, analysis) to present a persuasive argument or to effectively negotiate a position.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the relevant labor market, economic conditions, and industry trends. Demonstrated ability to analyze these factors and draw logical conclusions.

Demonstrated ability to implement and track multiple projects at one time. Demonstrated organizational skills and follow through in tracking ongoing processes.

Demonstrated ability to maintain a consistent, high-quality customer-focused organization.

Demonstrated knowledge of marketing principles.

Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills, and ability to use the results of analysis to make effective program related decisions.

We'll reward all your hard work with an excellent salary and benefits - including a great room discount and superb training.

Join us, and you'll become part of the global IHG family - and like all families, all our team members share some winning characteristics. We work better together as a team - we trust and support each other, do the right thing, and welcome different perspectives. It would be best if you showed us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests, and that you are always looking for ways to improve - click here to learn more about us.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees 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.

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.

Not Applicable for Colorado Applicants.

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At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

We need people like you to make a difference and create exceptional experiences every single day. Don't just join a growing team of 370,000 colleagues across 100 countries. Let your passion shine. Innovate and collaborate around the world. Embrace your ambition.

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.