General Manager- The EDITION Jeddah - Marriott InternationalInc - Hiring Immediately

THE EDITION:is an unexpected refreshing collection of individualizedoneofakind hotels that caters to guests expecting and in turndemanding a unique experience not merely a place to sleep. EDITIONemployees embrace our Ethos Core Values and Ideals to bring ourbrand and exceptional service tolife.

About theHotel:

Targeted to open in Q4 2024 TheJeddah EDITION will be located on the Jeddah Corniche next to theYacht Club & Marina and F1 racetrack. The hotel will bewithin easy access of Jeddahs city centre and Mall of Arabia. Asfor the venue itself it boasts 63 rooms including 11 suites asignature restaurant lobby lounge a rooftop bar and penthouseterrace. Plus facilities include a fitness centre indoor andoutdoor pool.

About theProfile:

The EDITION General Manager isthe center of the hotel operations experience is in touch with theworld around them and is passionate about creating an authenticsense of place at their property allowing guests to immersethemselves and be enriched by genuine experiences.The GeneralManager will lead a team to choreograph authentic inspiring andcomfortable environments with warm intuitive service that allowguests to leave more enriched than when they arrived. By creatingrelationships with associates and having an eye for detail and adeep understanding of luxury the General Manager masterfully craftsauthentic luxury experiences for guests.

Theideal candidate has a least five years of experience in the Luxurymarket as a General Manager. The preferred candidate has excellentleadership skills in a multinational environment. In additionregional experience will be an advantage as does EDITION brandexperience. Also strong commercial and business acumen is requiredand a good eye for detail. The candidate must have a good trackrecord of guestrelations.

JOBSUMMARY

Functions as the primarystrategic business leader of the property with responsibility forall aspects of the operation including guest and employeesatisfaction human resources financial performance sales andrevenue generation and delivering a return on investment to bothMarriott International and property ownership. Verifiesimplementation of the Marriott brand service strategy and brandinitiatives with the objective of meeting or exceeding guestexpectations increased profit and market share. Holds propertyleadership team accountable for strategy execution and guides theirindividual professional development. The position ensures MarriottInternational sales engines are leveraged and initiates independentand proactive sales activities when appropriate to generate demand.Verifies that the objectives and goals of Marriott and propertyowners work together to achieve brand positioning and success.Builds owner loyalty through proactive communication setting andmanaging expectations and delivering solid business results. Theposition is actively involved in the local community and buildsstrong relationships with local officials businesses and customers.Represents Marriott Hotels & Resorts and JW brand values inall leadershipactions.

JOBSPECIFIC TASKS

BusinessStrategy Development

Stays current withindustry trends and monitors strengths and weakness of competition;explores new business opportunities; develops business plansdesigned to maximize property customer satisfaction profitabilityand market share; ensures property business plans are aligned withMarriott brand business strategies; translates Marriott globalstrategic plan into one that can be executed onproperty.

BusinessStrategy Execution

Executes businessplans designed to maximize property customer satisfactionprofitability and market share; ensures that property businessplans and employees are aligned with MHR/JW brand businessstrategies; holds property leadership team accountable forsuccessful delivery of business plans; experiments with new ideasand takes calculated risks to improve guest satisfaction andprofitability; evaluates the success of property businessstrategies to inform future business plan enhancements; continuallyensures business plans and actions have a positive impact onpropertyperformance.

Salesand Marketing

Works closely with Salesand Marketing team to develop revenue generating strategies forproperty; identifies new business leads develops tailored salesapproach and actively pursues leads with Sales and Marketing team;ensures sales and marketing strategy is aligned with brand strategyand is effectively executed against established goals; ensuresproperty leaders understand and leverage Marriott demand engines tofull potential; augments guest preference for property throughbooking ease and quality interactions with salesforce.

TalentManagement and OrganizationalCapability

Creates a cohesive andhighperformance Executive Committee that continuously strives forpositive results and improvement; coaches Executive Committee byproviding specific feedback and holds them accountable forperformance; creates learning and development opportunities foremployees; creates and effectively executes development plans forboth direct reports based on their individual strengths developmentneeds and career aspirations; ensures all managers are doing thesame for their direct reports; identifies resource needs tostrengthen property team; creates succession plans for future jobopenings; actively supports the staffing process; ensures effectivework processes systems and teamwork are in place to maximizeindividual and overall propertyperformance.

BrandChampion

Serves as a passionate brandadvocate and ensures that the intent of the brand is pulled throughin the guest experience; communicates a clear and consistentmessage regarding property and MHR/JW brand goals to employeesproperty leadership team and owners; serves as a role model bydemonstrating exceptional work ethic and service delivery for allemployees on property; champions change; inspires and motivatesteam to achieve operational excellence; represents MHR/JW brandvalues in all leadershipactions.

BusinessInformation Analysis

Reviews businessrelated data such as market share financial performance inventoryemployee engagement and customer satisfaction; analyzes businessinformation to proactively address changing market conditionsensure property operates within budgetary guidelines and achievesprofit margin goals; uses business information to identifyindicators of product and service successes and opportunities forimprovement; integrates business information into businessplans.

Employeeand Labor Relations

Ensures allemployees are treated fairly and with respect; builds rapport withemployees by fostering an environment of open communication andspending time with employees on the frontlines; makes selfavailableto employees (open door policy); ensures pay and benefits areappropriate for labor market; celebrates the success of employeesin a public way; works with Human Resources to maximize employeeengagement and monitor local labor environment to address issues asneeded.

RevenueManagement

Works with RevenueManagement team to develop effective pricing strategies balancingseasonality economy customer segments property objectives andcustomer satisfaction; established revenue strategy that supportsMHR/JW brand positioning in local market; ensures demandforecasting and sound revenue practices are in place to maximizeyield; identifies ways to grow occupancy RevPAR and market share byresearching and staying aware of competitor strategies; controlslabor and capitalexpenses.

OwnerRelations

Builds strong rapport withproperty owners through proactive and ongoing communication; keepsowner informed of brand initiatives and guest experiences; providesowners with indepth analysis of property performance incorporatingguest financial and employee business data; manages an effectivebalance between owner interests and Marriott brand interests anddevelops solutions that create value for both; develops andeffectively promotes ideas for improving property service andprofitability toownership.

Customerand Public RelationsManagement

Interacts with guests andother customers on a frequent basis to obtain feedback about theirexperiences on property; utilizes guest/customer feedback torecognize outstanding employee service performance and improveservice delivery; emphasizes and holds leadership team accountablefor addressing service failures or potential service failures andfor developing innovative ways to exceed guest expectations;establishes presence in the market by actively promoting anexemplary property/brand image involving oneself in the localcommunity and by developing strategic alliances with localofficials businesses and customers; anticipates needs of largegroups or high profile guests in order to deliver flawless service;verifies that products services and events attain the appropriatepublicity (PRbuzz).

Company/BrandPolicy Procedures and StandardsCompliance

Verifies property compliancewith legal safety operations labor and Marriott brand product andservice standards; conducts both routine and shortnotice qualityassurance audits with specific departments; holds employeesaccountable for performing audits on a regular basis; conductsdetailed walkthroughs to ensure building public areas kitchen andgrounds are wellmaintained safe and meet or exceed guestexpectations; ensures employees are appropriately trained andperforming tostandard.