Managing Vice President & Category Leader, Select & Midscale

Managing Vice President & Category Leader, Select & Midscale Brands

Marriott International is seeking a dynamic and strategic Managing Vice President & Category Leader, Select & Midscale Brands to oversee one of the company's most rapidly growing global brand portfolios. This leader will serve as the global brand steward — responsible for driving brand strength, accelerating growth, and ensuring each brand delivers differentiated, profitable, and meaningful guest experiences.

They will own the global brand strategy, portfolio architecture, and business blueprints for the Select and Midscale portfolio, ensuring each brand is positioned for global relevance and local flexibility. This leader will guide new brand launches and integrations, elevate existing brands through insights, design, and operational excellence, and partner closely with continent teams to execute with agility and consistency in-market.

Acting as the global brand voice, the Category Leader will inspire cross-functional teams and cultivate strong partnerships across Design, Operations, Marketing, Loyalty, Insights, Finance, and Development. This role is critical in balancing guest, owner, and business needs — delivering experiences that drive customer advocacy, revenue and RevPAR growth, and increased pipeline performance. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, visionary brand leader with strong strategic acumen, the ability to operate in a complex global matrix, and a passion for shaping brands that connect deeply with guests and drive long-term enterprise value.

Education and Experience Required

Four-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or related field.

Fourteen or more years of relevant professional experience in brand management or related function demonstrating progressive career growth and patterns of exceptional performance.

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive global brand blueprints and strategies that align with enterprise objectives.

Fluent in end-to-end experience design, including integration of brand, product, F&B, and innovation across all customer touchpoints.

Education and Experience Preferred

MBA or equivalent advanced degree.

Experience managing multi-brand portfolios, ensuring clear differentiation and positioning within a broader ecosystem.

Proven ability to lead transformation and inspire teams in large, matrixed organizations.

Expertise in aligning brand strategies with Continent and Development priorities to drive revenue and unit growth.