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Upscale Brands Commercial Strategy Director

Upscale Brands Commercial Strategy Director

Choice Hotels International, Inc.MD, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
  • JOB SUMMARY :
  • Lead the development and execution of immediate, intermediate, and long-term commercial strategies for the Upscale segment.
  • Collaborate with COEs to identify performance gaps and implement targeted initiatives to improve revenue and franchisee outcomes.
  • Oversee the strategic technology and digital roadmap in partnership with Technology and Ecommerce teams, including business case development.
  • Own and communicate key commercial goals and performance metrics, leveraging data and analytics to inform decisions and drive alignment.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor and advocate for the Upscale segment across the Choice enterprise, ensuring clear communication of priorities and progress.
  • Manage departmental budgets and contribute to operational policy development as needed.
  • Employment Experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in hospitality or commercial functions such as sales, revenue management, or marketing.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a corporate environment with demonstrated ability to influence across a matrixed organization.
  • Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with analytics platforms and reporting tools for data-driven decision-making.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems, digital marketing tools, and ecommerce platforms is a plus.
  • Additional Skills & Competencies
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate trends and translate insights into actionable plans.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.The Upscale Brands Commercial Strategy Director is a strategic individual contributor responsible for shaping and executing the commercial vision for Choice Hotels’ Upscale portfolio. This role partners across Centers of Excellence (COEs) including Sales, Loyalty, Paid Media, Digital Marketing, Revenue Management, and Analytics to drive incremental revenue and enhance the franchisee value proposition. The Director leads the development of annual and long-term commercial plans, oversees the technology and digital roadmap, and ensures alignment across internal teams and franchisees. This role reports to the Senior Director, Upscale Commercial Performance and plays a critical role in influencing enterprise-wide initiatives.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES :
  • QUALIFICATIONS :
  • Excellent analytical, forecasting, and budget management capabilities.
  • Education Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • SALARY RANGE :
  • The salary range for this position is
  • $149,000 - $175,000 annually
  • . In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Management Incentive Plan (MIP).The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
  • WORK LOCATION :
  • Candidates must reside in the Washington, D.C. metro area and commit to a hybrid work schedule consisting of four days per week onsite at our Pike & Rose headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, and one day working remotely from their home office.
  • NOTE :
  • We do not provide relocation assistance or sponsorship assistance for this role.Consultative approach with a holistic business mindset and strong relationship-building skills.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
  • Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

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