Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $182,100.00 - $301,800.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
401(k) Plan
stock purchase plan
Discounts at Marriott properties
Commuter Benefits
employee assistance plan
Childcare discounts
Medical Coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Disability insurance
accident insurance
adoption expense reimbursements
Paid parental leave
educational assistance
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Job Description
Marriott International, the world's largest hotel company, is renowned for its vast portfolio of luxury brands and exceptional commitment to guest experience and innovation. With its headquarters located in Bethesda, Maryland, Marriott International operates an extensive network of properties globally, offering unique opportunities for professional growth and development. Known for its forward-thinking approach in hospitality, Marriott is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where associates from diverse backgrounds are empowered to thrive, contribute, and lead in their respective fields. The company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements including remote and hybrid options, underscoring its commitment to work-life... Show More
Job Requirements
- A 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field
- Direct and extensive experience in the spa and wellness disciplines for luxury hotel brands
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in wellness hospitality, with a significant portion in multi-property or multi-brand operations
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role with global or enterprise-wide accountability
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing comprehensive, holistic wellness programs
- Proven track record of creating and executing innovative spa and wellness concepts that drive both guest satisfaction and commercial success
- Experience managing large, complex projects from ideation to implementation
- A strong background in leading a global team, with experience managing diverse, cross-cultural teams across multiple geographies
Job Qualifications
- A 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field
- Direct and extensive experience in the spa and wellness disciplines for luxury hotel brands
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in wellness hospitality, with a significant portion in multi-property or multi-brand operations
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role with global or enterprise-wide accountability
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing comprehensive, holistic wellness programs
- Proven track record of creating and executing innovative spa and wellness concepts that drive both guest satisfaction and commercial success
- Experience managing large, complex projects from ideation to implementation
- A strong background in leading a global team, with experience managing diverse, cross-cultural teams across multiple geographies
- A master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field (preferred)
- Experience leading large-scale organizational transformations and change management initiatives (preferred)
- Exposure to/participation in brand and “go to market” strategy development within the luxury environment (preferred)
- An extensive network of relationships with leading wellness brands, industry experts, and third-party vendors (preferred)
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance creativity, guest experience, and financial performance (preferred)
Job Duties
- Defines and implements brand specific global spa and wellness visions that differentiate each of the brands in the luxury portfolio and positions the brands as innovators in holistic wellbeing
- Owns the long-range strategic plan for the wellness and spa portfolio, ensuring alignment with company goals and brand standards
- Champions a culture of continuous innovation by researching and translating global trends into actionable strategies
- Identifies, vets, and pursues new business opportunities and strategic partnerships that drive revenue and enhance brand positioning
- Serves as the executive brand ambassador, articulating the value proposition of wellness and spa to all stakeholders
- Partners with senior leadership to embed wellness into the broader luxury guest journey, from design and development through operations and brand marketing
- Sets the global vision for comprehensive, guest-centric wellness offerings, including personalized and culturally relevant wellness journeys
- Directs the design, development, and roll-out of new wellness and spa programs, ensuring scalability, profitability, and flawless execution
- Curates and evolves signature spa concepts, rituals, and brand-defining wellness experiences
- Defines global standards and specifications for all wellness, fitness and spa facilities and services
- Oversees the overall direction for the spa retail portfolio by brand, guiding product selection and merchandising
- Supports spa and wellness operations across the global portfolio, ensuring consistency, profitability, and service excellence
- Establishes operating standards, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive guest satisfaction, revenue growth, and brand equity
- Analyzes performance data, financial statements, and key metrics to measure the success of initiatives and the global spa business
- Utilizes financial acumen and leverages data and guest insights to inform strategic decisions and present financial performance to executive leadership
- Collaborates with Brand, Development, Design, and Finance teams to ensure spa and wellness components enhance both ROI and brand differentiation
- Drives spa and wellness revenue through programming, retail, membership, partnerships, and new business models
- Builds, inspires, and mentors a global team of discipline experts in the field acting as a resource
- Fosters a high-performance culture focused on collaboration and excellence
- Recruits, develops, and implements a robust succession strategy for key leadership roles across both above and at property level
- Champions learning and development initiatives that position colleagues as world-class wellness practitioners
- Acts as a Discipline Expert and central liaison and trusted advisor between Global Operations, Continent leadership, Brands, and other enterprise stakeholders
- Regularly presents to and influences executive leadership on the strategic direction and performance of the portfolio
- Partners with Brand and Marketing teams to define the go-to-market strategy and direct global public relations efforts for the wellness portfolio
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