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Job Number 24193570

Job Category Sales & Marketing

Location Tokyo Area Office & CEC, Tokyu Land Corporation Ebisu Bldg 2F, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, 150-0013VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Tokyo%20Area%20Office%20%26%20CEC%2C%20Tokyu%20Land%20Corporation%20Ebisu%20Bldg%202F%2C%20Tokyo%2C%20Tokyo%2C%20Japan%2C%20150-0013)

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will lead all enterprise partnerships and card business in Japan. This role will report to Senior Director, Enterprise Partnership & Cards, APEC and will work in close collaboration with the global corporate office and leadership team within AP and Regional offices.

Key focus areas will include:

Co-brand & points transfer partnerships business

Partnership Development

• Develop overall card and points transfer growth strategy for the market based on competition mapping, local customer behavior & need areas

• Research, prospecting, product development, commercial & contractual negotiations for new product launches, in partnership with corporate partnership teams

• End-to-end cross functional ownership of launching cards and points transfer partnerships

Partnership Management

• Partner with the issuing bank(s), network partners and corporate teams to own card P&L responsibility

• Own marketing and branding need of the partnerships in collaboration with cross function teams

• Manage budget, legal compliance, iT requirements, reporting for Japan cards and points transfer portfolio

Enterprise Partnerships

Partnership Development

• Develop overall enterprise partnership growth strategy for the market based on competition mapping, local customer behavior & need areas

• Research, prospecting, customer value prop development, commercial & contractual negotiations for new partnerships

• End-to-end cross functional ownership of launching enterpise partnerships

• Develop and manage reporting and financial tracking of strategic partnership activities

• Develop and manage partner agreements, regulatory requirements, compliance with laws

Partnership Management

• Build strong relationship with partners to grow partnerships

• Own marketing and branding need of the partnerships in collaboration with cross function teams

• Manage budget, legal compliance, iT requirements, reporting for all partnerships

Overarching goals of partnerships team:

• New revenue stream growth: Develop and grow new revenue streams through innovative partnerships

• Loyalty Program growth: Expansion of Marriott Bonvoy member footprint in Japan

• Engagement: Grow partnerships to elevante member experience, program benefits and retention

• Localization: Localize Marriott International’s loyalty program(s) through in-market partnerships

• Awareness: Drive visibility of all MI brands & loyalty program in the market

• Differentiation: Conceptualize and grow partnerships to create differentiation for Marriott International in Japan

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• Degree from an accredited university in Business Administration or related area required.

• 6-8 years of experience in partnership development, activation and/or international consumer marketing

• In-depth knowledge of co-brand card business will be required

• Multi-industry partnership development experience will be preferred

• Experience in managing P&L responsibility of partnerships in Japan will be preferred

1. Key Skills and Experiences

• Strong bilingual communication skills – English & Japanese

• Experience in product development with tech knowledge required

• Demonstrated ability to run analytics and advanced reporting will be required

• Demonstrated ability to balance the interests and demands of multiple stakeholders

• International working experience preferred

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Building Relationships

Customer Relationships & global mindset

• Shows an understanding of the local culture and business operations to build strong relationship with partners

• Exhibit global mindset to enable seamless rollout of Marriott global partnerships in Japan

• Implements programs that promote inclusion and engagement.

Leadership

Communication and Professional Demeanor

• Actively listens and uses appropriate communication styles to deliver information in an articulate, understandable, and engaging way.

• Keeps leaders informed about key issues.

• Models and coaches’ others on displaying a leadership style that conveys confidence and gains respect from others.

• Promotes a convincing and inspiring vision for the direction of the Company, brand, and team.

Managing Change

• Presents the need for change in a positive way that encourages commitment and action.

• Encourages others to identify ways to implement desired changes.

• Manages stakeholder expectations during change.

• Develops strategies and provides resources to implement change.

Strategy Development

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of Company, brand, discipline, and program strategies.

• Uses data to thoroughly evaluate opportunities and focuses on those with the greatest potential business impact.

• Uses data to build program strategies and make the business case for stakeholder commitment.

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