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Brand Manager, Essential Brands

Hotelmarke:
Standort: China, Shanghai, Shanghai

Hotel: Corp Shanghai, 2. Etage, Citigroup Tower, Nr. 33 Hua Yuan Shi Qiao Road, Bezirk Pudong, 200120

Job number: 134483

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As the brand owner, this role will lead the overall brand management and drive the brand and business growth.

Your day to day

Responsible for the overall brand equity management and brand strategy development of Essential brand in Great China. Identifies business opportunity, creates, evaluates and analyzes proposals for brand campaign/activation, brand partnership and branded experience & products, based on consumer insights, market opportunities and competitor landscape. Work closely with Development team, Design team and Operations team to drive brand growth. 

Lead the development and execution of marketing programs, promotions and communications for assigned portfolio of brands. Ensure that marketing programs are operationally feasible at all levels, and provide a direct feedback loop from the respective stakeholders to the Greater China Commercial & Marketing team.  Ensure that all programs are coordinated with and support the overall Company vision as well as the objectives and goals of the Greater China Commercial & Marketing organization. 

This will also involve the planning, conceptualizing, development and implementation of synergistic, creative and brand-focused marketing and tactical programs and activities with the various sub-regions to drive measurable revenue opportunities.

The role will be underpinned by a unique and extensive consumer-based understanding of the Greater China hotel market.

  • Brand Management/Development – Leads the brand strategy with the Senior Brand Manager, based on the Global framework, adapted where appropriate for the Greater China Region. Become the Brand Owner by developing products to strengthen brand health/attribute perception and raise brand awareness within the Greater China. 
  • Brand Marketing & Communications - Lead advertising and communications activities in line with the agreed strategy & priorities for Greater China. Develop needs-based, non-traditional campaigns and communications which are fresh, creative and brand supportive to the specific brand audiences.
  • Marketing Planning - Develop, communicate and/or implement marketing plans which detail the objectives, goals, strategies, measures and tactics for the assigned marketing segment, and which builds into the overall Greater China Commercial & Marketing annual brand plans.   Develop processes and delivery systems for all programs and initiatives that result in a continuous improvement of actual performance versus strategy.
  • Strategic Alliance Management: Develops and manages relationships with strategic partners in support of the brand agenda; explores opportunities for co-branding, revenue-driving opportunities and other activities which support the strength and relevance of assigned brands.
  • Monitor all relevant competitive activity across all elements of the marketing mix and make appropriate recommendations to management.
  • Work with finance and procurement to make sure contracts and Pos compliant with process; and payment to vendors in time.

 

What we need from you 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent International degree in Marketing, Business or Commerce. 
  • Experience in Marketing and Brand management within China, in a multinational company
  • Min 6-8 year experience in Marketing or Brand role
  • Brand Marketing project management with budget responsibilities experience
  • Experience in managing multi-partner relationships
  • Hotel, Tourism and Hospitality experience not essential but preferred
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and extract trends from data
  • Demonstrated an understanding of the market research process
  • Proficiency in marketing fundamentals, and in advertising development and media planning
  • Strong business mindset and structured thinking
  • Fluency in verbal and written English and Mandarin

 

Wer sind wir?

Bei IHG Hotels & Resort arbeiten wir zusammen, um echte Gastfreundschaft für das Gute auf globaler Ebene zu bieten. Mit Firmensitzen und über 6.000 Hotels Reiseziel weltweit ist eine Karriere bei IHG der perfekte Weg, um Ihren Horizont zu erweitern. Du erlebst unsere einzigartige Kultur und brillante Kollegen, die dich unterstützen und inspirieren. Mit einer Vielzahl von Unternehmensmöglichkeiten zur Auswahl, egal wo Sie sich auf Ihrem Karriereweg befinden und was auch immer Sie erreichen möchten, bei IHG ist Platz für Sie.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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