Vice President & Category Leader, Premium U.S. & Canada

Marriott International is a global leader in the hospitality industry, renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences across a vast portfolio of brands. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Marriott operates a diverse range of hotels and lodging services worldwide, catering to varying market segments, including premium and luxury accommodations. The company fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement, supporting its associates with robust benefits and career growth opportunities. Marriott's dedication to quality, brand integrity, and operational excellence has solidified its position as a preferred employer and a trusted brand in the hospitality market.

We are currently seeking a Vice President & Category Leader, Premium, to join our senior management team based at our Marriott International Headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. This full-time management position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $182,100 to $275,700, with bonus eligibility and a stock package, reflecting Marriott's commitment to rewarding high performance. The Vice President will play a critical role in overseeing Marriott's premium brand portfolio across the United States and Canada, ensuring that global brand business blueprints are effectively executed to meet financial targets and adapt to regional market needs.

In this strategic leadership role, the Vice President & Category Leader will be responsible for maintaining and evolving comprehensive brand blueprints that align with business goals while fostering operational feasibility across a variety of hotel environments. This includes balancing brand ambition with practical hotel operations, such as rooms, food and beverage, guest experience, and commercial functions. The role emphasizes innovation, encouraging creative lodging products and experiences that resonate with guests and owners alike.

Collaboration is key to this position, as the Vice President will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, operations, finance, development, and design, to promote brand consistency and accelerate speed-to-market for regional adaptations. Performance monitoring and data-driven decision-making are central to the role, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with owner interests and guest satisfaction.

As a brand advocate and voice, the Vice President will represent Marriott's premium brands at industry conferences and stakeholder engagements, building strong relationships with partners, agencies, and industry leaders. The ideal candidate brings extensive hospitality and hotel operational experience with a deep understanding of brand strategy, financial acumen, and the ability to inspire and lead teams within a complex, matrixed organization.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the growth and innovation of some of Marriott's most prestigious brands, ensuring brand excellence and operational success in a competitive market. Marriott is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and supports its associates with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plans, employee discounts, parental leave, and more. The role involves hybrid work arrangements for candidates within commuting distance to Bethesda, MD, with remote options for those outside the area.

Join Marriott International as the Vice President & Category Leader, Premium, and contribute to shaping the future of hospitality by delivering exceptional, innovative lodging experiences that delight guests and empower associates and owners.