How To Become A... Brand Manager of the Marriott Hotels

What does a Brand Manager at Marriott actually do?In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Kel to unpack what it really means to shape, launch and scale hotel brands across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.From moving countries as a teenager, to working front-of-house in a five-star London hotel, to landing a graduate role at Marriott, Kel’s journey proves that brand leadership isn’t about advertising alone. It’s about building the full guest experience.Kel shares:Why he originally wanted to work in social servicesMoving to the UK at 15 and navigating cultural changeStudying Business & Hospitality at universityWhy working in hotel operations was essentialThe importance of emotional intelligence in hospitalityHow he discovered brand management through a VP coffee chatCompleting a Master’s in Advertising & MarketingLanding Marriott’s graduate programmeNavigating redundancy during COVIDRebuilding her career internationallyMoving back to London for a second chanceLaunching new hotel brands across EMEAWhat brand management actually means (and how it differs from marketing)She also opens up about:Cultural differences between working in Asia and EuropeThe hierarchy of hotel operationsInfluencing stakeholders in corporate environmentsBalancing ambition and personal lifeTaking leaps of faith in your careerIf you’re interested in:Hospitality careersWorking for MarriottBrand management rolesCorporate marketingInternational careersTravel and tourism jobsThis episode is for you.🎙 How To Become A... explores real-life journeys behind the careers of everyday people. Each episode dives into the path of someone who's built success outside of the spotlight — no fame, no fortune, just real stories. Discover how they started, the challenges they faced, and what drives them forward. 💼✨🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find their own path📩 Got your own story to share? Contact us at [email protected]📱Follow us on socials: @howtobecomea__ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.