Director Analyst, Digital Marketing, Retail and Travel & Hospitality Industry Expert, Flexible North America location (Work Remote)

About this role:

As part of Gartner’s Marketing and Communication practice, you will help digital marketing and commerce leaders in the Retail and Travel & Hospitality (T&H) industry achieve their strategic objectives and improve their digital businesses.

What you'll do:

Conduct analysis and write research to represent thought leadership and advise Retail and T&H marketing leaders on best practices, including in site and app, digital marketing, social media, and consumer and industry trends

Deliver high quality actionable advice through video-based and face-to-face presentations and discussions with clients

Remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within these specified areas as well as applicable adjacent areas 

What you'll need:

5-10 years subject matter expertise in digital marketing, personalization, loyalty and commerce strategies, and consumer insights for Retail and T&H brands, including Luxury, mono- and multi-line retail 

Knowledge of the brand landscape in your industries-- leading brands and enterprises, rising leaders, category-specific leaders, and best-in-class executions

Strong understanding of industry and consumer dynamics and a clearly articulated point of view on key opportunities and risks for Retail and T&H marketing leaders

Experience supporting Loyalty and/or Customer Retention programs and initiatives

A clear, demonstrable understanding of the role of site and app experiences, content, paid and organic search, advertising, email, and social media platforms in targeting consumers, driving traffic, and increasing conversion and engagement

Understanding of how to build a digital marketing and commerce roadmap, how to refine or advance an existing strategy, and how brands are taking advantage of emerging trends

Experience with CX, UX, and/or Content Management, agnostic of industry, is a plus

Strong analytical skills, business and financial acumen

Bachelor's or equivalent experience, Master's degree preferred

Ability to conduct occasional travel, regionally and globally

Who you are:

To thrive in this role, it helps if you are obsessed with your topic-- this means you need to know your industries, trends, best practices, innovations, etc. and be able to see both the forest and the trees

Excellent collaborator with the ability to quickly build rapport and gain client trust

Confident and engaging speaker with a high level of executive presence (prior experience with speaking engagements is a plus)

Analytical thinker with the ability to process information quickly and make actionable recommendations

Demonstrated ability to write compelling, actionable research for executive clients

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Willing to challenge conventional norms and views

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