Director, Digital Group Distribution

Description

***This role is based at one of our corporate offices in Memphis, TN, McLean, VA, or Dallas, TX***

This is your chance to be part of a Global Distribution Team that is an important part of Hilton's Commercial Services organization around the world. As Director, Digital Group Distribution, you will support the team responsible for booking channel management and negotiations, booking channel optimization and operations, and services including payment and transaction settlement for online and digital third-party channels driving business to Hilton's hotels globally. On the Global Distribution team reporting to Sr Dir GDS & Digital Group, you will develop and prioritize critically important projects, ensuring that all efforts undertaken support the strategic and commercial objectives and requirements of the department and the company.

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as:

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Learn more about the rest of our benefits

At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities and programs through every step of a Team Member’s career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate. 

**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.

Requirements

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

What your day-to-day will be like:

• Build and communicate strategic insights to support the distribution strategy and capitalize on commercial opportunities for optimal performance (channel contribution, channel mix, market share goals).
• Develop and add new distribution partners and oversee the successful launch of any new initiatives
• Support New Brand, New Openings, and Need Hotel Initiatives.
• Ability to identify and exploit revenue and market share opportunities and deploy tactics to remedy challenges and take advantage of opportunities.

How you will collaborate with others:

• Work with the relevant commercial teams to provide direction and input on the development and deployment of communication and the development of training materials
• Work in a matrix organization, build strong partner and internal relationships

What projects you will take ownership of: 

• Lead Distribution and Vendor Negotiations
• Ensure relevant distribution initiatives are planned adequately and successfully deployed.

WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of professional experience
• Eight (8) years of experience in digital distribution in the hospitality industry or similar business
• Five (5) years in management, project management, account management roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional or project teams
• Travel - 20%

It would be useful if you have:

• BA/BS Bachelor's degree
• Sound understanding of Hilton brands, operations, systems, and organization
• Sound understanding of Digital Platforms (Example: Group and/or GDS)

WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON

Hilton, the #1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more-than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!

It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.  Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.