Manager - Intermediary Partner Programs
CurrentOversee Marriott’s Intermediary programs driving topline revenue for our hotels, including external training, communications, and Travel Agency/Group Partner website management. Responsible for creating, implementing, maintaining, and measuring programs, services, and solutions designed to support the intermediary sales organization globally, enhancing Marriott’s competitive advantage within the intermediary segment. ► Led the project management and content creation of the on-time, under-budget, and error-free 2022 Hotel Excellence recertification launch resulting in the recertification of over 50k intermediary partners to increase sales and awareness of the new products. ► Tested the security and legal compliance of a new worldwide Digital Rights Management security feature delivering it on time. ► Conducted an audit on over 7,000 participating hotels correcting inconsistencies, errors, and opportunities in the Hotel Excellence! and Meetings Excellence! programs rate management system, ensuring participation while training to enhance the check-in experience. ► Identified and troubleshot roadblocks in the new commission portal escalation and solution process for large intermediary and group partners, resulting in system enhancements and upgrades to ease the customer experience and speed to market. ► Increased property level preparedness, awareness, and accountability regarding the importance of site tours for our Hotel Excellence! and Meetings Excellence! graduates educating General Managers and including these initiatives in the property's monthly action plans. ► Developed a process for updating website updates coinciding with product rollouts and industry news, ensuring that all partners are educated and current on all new product offerings. ► Led the off-hours 3-month business process for the annual update and rotation process of eight system certificates resulting in the on-time implementation of all new certificates with zero defects.