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Director, Advertising Solutions

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JOB SUMMARY 

As the Director, Advertising Solutions, you will play an important role in the development and execution of advertising technology and product strategy for MARRIOTT MEDIA, Marriott’s fast-growing commerce media network. In this role, you will be expected to thrive in a startup-like environment. This role demands an entrepreneurial mindset, technical experience, comfort with ambiguity, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.  

Working closely with the VP, Strategy & Operations, you will help define and deliver MARRIOTT MEDIA'S Ad Tech ecosystem and product roadmap, including prioritizing enhancements, integrating tools and systems, and partnering with engineering and analytics teams to implement scalable, high-impact solutions. You will work cross functionally and lead highly visible key strategic initiatives, project manage multiple teams and timelines, and present regularly to the executive steering committee.  Identifying and managing relationships with the ad solutions vendors selected will also be a key part of this role.  

You are an excellent communicator and leader who will inspire the advertising product and tech strategy, incorporating customer insights and Marriott’s unique value. You are naturally curious and stay current on the MarTech/Ad Tech ecosystem, digital marketing, and the evolving commerce media landscape. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE  

 

Education and Experience Required 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a technical discipline. 
  • Seven or more years of experience in digital media and marketing technology. 
  • Three or more years in a leadership capacity overseeing cross-functional teams across technical functions. 
  • Strong understanding of commerce media, including programmatic, managed service, onsite, offsite, and physical channels, and associated reporting and analytic models. 
  • Experience working with media or ad networks in the travel, hospitality, retail, or e-commerce sectors. 
  • Strong understanding of the Ad Tech and MarTech ecosystem, including ad servers, CDPs, audience management tools, and media performance platforms. 
  • Strong technical and operational foundation, with relevant experience in digital media advertising technologies (including onsite advertising operations, DSPs, offline paid media, ad serving/data technology, etc.). 
  • History of delivering performance-driven business outcomes in matrixed organizations with competing priorities. 
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, strategic insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

 

Education and Experience Preferred 

  • Master's degree in business, marketing, or a technical discipline. 

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES  

 

Primary Activities 

  • Work with the VP, Strategy & Operations to define MARRIOTT MEDIA's Ad Tech ecosystem and product roadmap, ensuring integration with broader strategic goals. 
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure flawless execution of our product roadmap, consistently proving and increasing our value to existing and new advertising partners. 
  • Help define overall priorities for advertising product evolution, including the itemization, unification, and integration of tools and systems to help automate campaign execution. 
  • Develop regular, impactful communication of new products, progress, issues, and impact to be presented to executive steering committee members & other senior stakeholders. 
  • Identify and prioritize opportunities for innovation and optimization. 
  • Help drive buy-in with senior leadership across the organization. 
 

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.  Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more.

Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance. 

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected.  Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.