Location: Seattle, WA
Company: Apple Leisure Group
Leisure Group Vacations, one of our 14 industry-leading brands. In this role you will manage top account hotel & supplier cooperative marketing relationships and become an expert on your hotel & supplier products. You will also negotiate and manage cooperative marketing budgets and create the strategic supplier marketing plans across all of ALG's vacation brands.
This is a critical role for the communication and collaboration of all of the sales & marketing teams (internal and external) that have an effect on maximizing ALG marketing spend and ultimately the return on investment (ROI) from those efforts. As the main liaison for Apple Leisure Group and our hotel suppliers, the Partnership
Marketing Senior Manager is the company's expert on brand, products, culture, marketing strategies and relationships with assigned supplier accounts. The Senior Manager will also oversee large projects in collaboration with marketing leadership and will have direct reports.
A successful Partnership Marketing Senior Manager will: Collaborate with B2B/B2C channel leadership to lead, identify and create new campaign opportunities for supplier integration to attain budget goals and align with hotel & supplier needs Develop and cultivate relationships with ALG's top account suppliers with day-to-day engagement and in-market presence while managing their marketing strategy and budget Collaborate
with marketing & SE analyst team member to lead & analyze partner marketing campaign results and provide recommendations on how to further enhance & drive sales for partner campaigns.
Oversee annual strategy for supplier dedicated campaigns in conjunction with marketing & partnership marketing leadership Coach and develop direct report to ensure effective performance and goal attainment Lead strategy to identify new funding opportunities with small Mexico/Caribbean accounts for Apple Leisure Group Collaborate with leader on ownership of identifying & developing exclusive opportunities and marketing strategies for our top account preferred partner Align and communicate to leader, team and ALGV brands on supplier strategy and opportunities Provide annual funding & override agreement recommendations to leadership and be able to independently drive negotiation conversations with suppliers Lead internal process improvements to ensure efficiency with supplier communication both internally and externally Demonstrate a commitment to ALG core values (included in all job descriptions) The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing.
Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary (included in all job descriptions).
A successful Partnership Marketing Senior Manager will have: Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university and three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of industry related (or equivalent) experience. Analytical and critical thinking skills, including demonstrated problem-solving. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, project management, and coordination of people and resources. Personable interaction and ability to create and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and team members.
Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting products and services, including marketing strategy and tactics. Using knowledge and data to create win-win solutions that benefit all parties, showcase value of opportunities and persuade others to engage. Effective negotiation/selling skills. Ability to proactively engage with internal and external contributors to deliver desired results. Strong oral and written communications skills Ability to work independently, with strong initiative and time management skills.
Creativity to develop innovative solutions and marketing strategies within their plans to drive partner sales. Comfortable with processing, analyzing and presenting marketing data. Strong presentation skills. Advanced Excel, Power Point and Power BI experience. Willingness to travel when required Ability to walk, stand & sit for prolong periods Ability to work well in a stressful environment and /or handle stressful situations. About Apple Leisure Group As North America's only vertically integrated travel, hospitality and leisure management group, Apple Leisure Group is an industry innovator that combines the expertise of 14 leading brands.
Our unique niche allows us the special opportunity to oversee every aspect of the travel experience, from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home. ALG consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands across five segments, comprising: Vacations: The largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U. S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.2 million passengers annually through well-established vacation brands Resort Brand Management: Management of 5-star and 4-star luxury resorts through Hyatt Inclusive Collection award-winning brand portfolio Destination Management Services: Best-in-class destination management services provided by Hyatt Inclusive Collection Loyalty Program: Exclusive loyalty program Unlimited Vacation Club Technology Solutions: Innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit.
About VACATIONS The #1 vacation brand in the world for packages to Mexico and Dominican Republic, offers the convenience of one-stop shopping.
Apple Vacations clients have access to flight, hotel, and transfers - they can also choose an all-inclusive resort where meals, drinks, and more are included - all for one affordable price. Our Values At ALG, we call our employees Colleagues, because we are more than just employees. We care for people so they can be at their best, we provide a world of understanding and care, and we deliver distinctive experiences for our guests. Our Values, by which we operate: Empathy Integrity Respect Inclusion Experimentation Well Being ALG's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Living our purpose of caring for people so they can be their best means that we are committed to a workplace culture grounded in diversity and inclusion where Colleagues feel welcome and encouraged to fully participate in the organization.
With the value of INCLUSION, we respect all the ways our Colleagues are individually unique and foster creativity and engagement in respectful environments. Benefits at a Glance We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package to our U. S.
based employees: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Paid Parental Leave Corporate Wellness Program Travel Discounts & Deals Paid Time Off & Holidays 401(k) Plan with Company Match We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks. PDN-9ae9dbd6-d199-4227-ad6a-0021f1699b8c
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