Director of Marketing & Commercial
Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
8+ years
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We are seeking a strategic and creative Director of Marketing & Commercial to lead the growth of The Grid’s hotel and club network across consumer, B2B, and wholesale channels. This role is ideal for a marketing and commercial leader with deep hospitality experience and a passion for building iconic, community-driven brands. You’ll be responsible for driving occupancy, memberships, and revenue through integrated campaigns, corporate partnerships, group bookings, and distribution networks—while positioning The Grid as the go-to destination for the global professional class.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Experience
- Develop and execute a holistic marketing and commercial strategy across all Grid properties and membership hubs
- Lead digital and brand marketing efforts, including performance marketing, CRM, content, and experiential campaigns
- Oversee B2B and wholesale growth strategies, managing relationships with travel agencies, group booking platforms, corporate travel programs, and strategic partners
- Drive corporate partnerships and group sales—including offsite bookings, private events, and long-stay offerings
- Collaborate with product, hospitality, and brand teams to align storytelling, guest experience, and commercial objectives
- Launch new locations with tailored go-to-market plans and localized B2B strategies
- Monitor key performance metrics (occupancy, ADR, CAC, ROI, etc.) and manage budgets and forecasts across all marketing and commercial activities
- Lead and grow a multidisciplinary team across brand, digital, and sales
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with GDS, OTAs, corporate travel tools, and hospitality tech platforms (PMS, CRM, etc.)
- Experience working with membership clubs, lifestyle hotels, or hybrid hospitality/workspaces
- Global market experience and multilingual fluency a plus
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in marketing, commercial strategy, or business development within hospitality, lifestyle, or membership-driven brands
- Proven success in building B2C campaigns while developing B2B and wholesale travel partnerships
- Strong knowledge of hospitality sales cycles, booking platforms, and corporate travel networks
- Passion for culture, design, innovation, and curating elevated guest/member experiences
- Experience launching or scaling hotel or club brands across multiple markets
- Confident communicator and relationship builder, comfortable leading negotiations and high-level partnerships
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and strategic skills