Royal Caribbean Group

Director, Brand and Product Marketing

Royal Caribbean Group$150K — $180K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field required; MBA highly preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in brand or product marketing, particularly in travel, hospitality, or consumer lifestyle sectors.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to autonomously drive projects and initiatives with critical thinking.
  • Exceptional relationship-building and team management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own the strategic direction of the Celebrity Cruises brand across all guest touchpoints.
  • Lead go-to-market strategies for new product offerings and onboard experiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align brand and product marketing initiatives.
  • Utilize consumer insights and market trends to inform marketing strategies.
  • Serve as the guardian of brand integrity in all marketing communications.
  • Explore innovative marketing approaches and technologies to engage guests.
  • Mentor and develop the brand and product marketing team toward ambitious targets.

Benefits

  • Dedicated support from recruiters during the application process.
  • Opportunity to work in the vibrant environment of Miami.
  • Chance to lead and mentor a high-performing marketing team.
Full Job Description
This position will be working onsite from Miami.

Position Summary:

The Director, Brand and Product Marketing leads the development of Celebrity Cruises' brand strategy and product marketing efforts, ensuring the brand's positioning, voice, and product story come through consistently across every guest touchpoint. The candidate is responsible for shaping brand direction, bringing new ships, itineraries, and onboard products to market, and translating the brand promise into compelling, guest-centric marketing. This role focuses on brand stewardship, product storytelling, and data-driven decision-making, as well as the execution of high-impact go to-market strategies for new and existing products.
The Director leads and develops the Brand and Product Marketing team, while personally driving strategic alignment across Product, Creative, Revenue Management, and Sales.This is a senior, cross-functional leadership role for someone who can set brand and product marketing strategy at the portfolio level, translate it into a clear operating plan for the team, and represent that strategy creatively and credibly in front of executive leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Own the strategic direction of the Celebrity Cruises brand, translating brand vision and growth targets into a clear, differentiated brand positioning and product narrative across every guest touchpoint.
• Lead go-to-market strategy for new ships, itineraries, onboard experiences, and product innovations, partnering with Product and Revenue Management teams to bring compelling offerings to market and drive demand.
• Partner closely with Product, Creative, Revenue Management, Sales, and channel teams to ensure brand and product marketing initiatives are seamlessly integrated across product launches, itineraries, and the guest journey.
• Leverage consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and guest feedback to inform brand positioning and product marketing decisions, continuously refining strategy to strengthen ROI and stay ahead of market trends.
• Serve as the guardian of brand integrity, ensuring every product marketing asset, campaign, and guest communication reinforces brand positioning, tone, and the broader Celebrity Cruises brand promise.
• Lead the exploration of new brand and product marketing approaches, technologies, storytelling formats, and guest engagement opportunities that keep Celebrity Cruises ahead of the market.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing brand and product marketing team, driving both individual and team growth toward ambitious goals.
• Oversee and manage the brand and product marketing budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and effective tracking of campaign and product launch performance against financial goals

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field required; MBA highly preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in brand marketing, product marketing, or integrated marketing, ideally within travel, hospitality, cruise, or consumer lifestyle brands.
• Excellent communication skills, highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Must have the passion to become the subject matter expert on the Celebrity Cruises brand and its products, with infectious enthusiasm that inspires others to bring them to market.
• Ability to think critically, take initiative, and work autonomously.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Project management experience and skillset.
• Program knowledge: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook; SharePoint a plus.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

No immigration sponsorship is offered.

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.

About Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group is a cruise vacation company with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling around the world. The company provides celebrity cruises and silversea cruises. Royal Caribbean Group was established in 1968 in Miami, Florida.

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Join Royal Caribbean Group's dynamic team to help redefine the travel experience for millions of guests worldwide. The company's commitment to growth and leadership in the cruise industry offers a unique platform for professionals to advance their careers. Transform the future of travel with Royal Caribbean Group, where diversity, innovation, and a passion for service converge to create extraordinary vacation experiences. Lead in a market where skills in technology, customer service, and operational excellence are prized. Royal Caribbean Group stands at the forefront of the travel industry, offering team members unparalleled opportunities for career advancement. Work alongside a global team of professionals dedicated to pioneering new paths in the cruise sector. Royal Caribbean Group fosters a culture of innovation and leadership, making it an ideal workplace for those aiming to make a significant impact.

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