Associate Manager, Strategy

IHG•Atlanta, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Commercial & Marketing Strategy team works across the brand portfolio and delivery functions of the Global Commercial & Marketing organization to drive key business decisions against the highest impact areas, informing portfolio and organization strategy. As a member of the Strategy team, you will work closely with the Director and VP of Global Commercial & Marketing Strategy to support & deliver insightful and company-leading analyses of IHG, markets, and competitors required to evolve and drive execution of IHG’s global commercial & marketing strategy. The Associate Manager Strategy will play a crucial role in driving the development and execution of key priorities as outlined by Senior Leadership. This position involves providing project support to accelerate our strategic initiatives using project management, analytical, storytelling, and communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelors in marketing, Business or Commerce or related disciplines
3+ years in related work experience
Ability to navigate and manage within a global matrix management environment.
Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen
Exceptional ability and willingness to learn quickly.
Demonstrated resourcefulness and tenacity when tackling a new problem.
Comfort with ambiguity
Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
Ability to build strong working relationships.
Strong oral and written communications skills including presentation skills, public speaking ability.
Ability to work in a fast paced, high growth environment.

Nice To Haves

Travel and/or Hotel Industry experience preferred; ideal candidate has business strategy experience.

Responsibilities

Support strategy development and execution via analytics, research, slide / output development, etc.
Support the development of key Executive and external documents (incl. those for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Owners Associations, Investors, etc.)
Support the Global Marketing & Commercial Strategy annual planning process.
Oversee processes for preparing stakeholders and materials for key internal meetings.
Support driving the acceleration of key priorities by engaging across the business