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Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty programs

Brand Director Europe North Africa

Brand & Creative MarketingPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeIssy-les-Moulineaux, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A business degree is required; an MBA is preferred.
  • Experience in hospitality or travel marketing is required.
  • Experience working with both managed and franchised hotels is required.
  • Strong analytical, strategic and financial acumen is required.
  • Fluency in English and French is required.

Responsibilities

  • Author and maintain distinct regional Strategic Marketing Plans for Novotel and Mercure within the strategic framework set by the VP.
  • Define each brand’s regional strategy by adapting global brand platforms and positioning to ENA market needs.
  • Articulate each brand’s regional ambitions, competitive positioning and key priorities while maintaining clear differentiation between Novotel and Mercure.
  • Ensure brand platforms, standards and experience markers are adapted and fit for purpose in the region.
  • Represent regional needs in global brand decisions and provide feedback on concept design and costs.
  • Own the regional marketing budgets for Novotel and Mercure, build brand-level budget plans within allocations set by the VP, and manage investment with accountability for return on investment and performance.
  • Lead regional brand campaign investment in collaboration with global brand teams, ENA Full Funnel Marketing and Publicis, driving each brand’s regional performance targets.
  • Brief agencies, review and approve campaign concepts, and manage costs and timelines; escalate material issues to the VP as needed.
  • Own regional adaptation, pilot design and business cases for guest experience initiatives for both brands.
  • Coordinate regional pilot deployment and track results and proof points for scaling in collaboration with Go-to-Market teams.
  • Feed pilot outcomes and regional learnings back to the respective global brand teams.
  • Own performance tracking for each brand against regional ambitions and competitors; proactively flag issues to the VP with a recommended course of action.
  • Ensure performance data is robust, regularly reviewed and translated into clear insights and decisions.
  • Lead regular brand performance reviews for Novotel and Mercure, maintaining clear visibility of each brand’s results and priorities.
  • Lead AFA relationships for Novotel and Mercure and own preparation for their respective AFA brand committees.
  • Ensure each brand’s owner value proposition is clearly defined, articulated and kept current.
  • Represent ENA in internal global brand forums for both brands and maintain alignment with regional functions, owners and partners.

About the Company

Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty programs

Accor operates a global portfolio of hotel brands spanning economy to luxury, providing hotel management and franchising services in the travel and tourism sector. Its revenue comes from room bookings, food and beverage services, and management fees earned from franchised properties. The company runs a loyalty program called A Club to boost guest retention and engagement. Growth is aided by strategic acquisitions, such as Adoria for corporate catering solutions and a stake in Squarebreak for upscale villa rentals. Accor pairs global expertise with local knowledge to deliver consistent hospitality experiences at scale, while pursuing sustainability and positive impact on guests, communities, and the environment. The overall goal is to offer reliable, high-quality experiences across markets and to grow responsibly through responsible expansion and sustainable practices.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded
1967

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