Managing Director

1AX Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

1AX Consulting is seeking a Managing Director to steer the agency's strategic direction and ensure operational excellence. This pivotal role involves developing marketing strategies, overseeing daily operations, and mentoring the team. Candidates should have significant experience in digital marketing, particularly within the hospitality sector, combined with strong leadership skills. This full-time position is fully remote, with a preferred location in San Francisco.

Benefits

Competitive bonus structure

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a people management leadership role within a digital marketing agency.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies.
• Strong understanding of hotel industry metrics and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies aligning with the company mission.
• Oversee daily operations ensuring efficiency across all departments.
• Mentor and support the team, fostering professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Digital Marketing

Strategic Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

GA4

Looker Studio

Excel

Job description

This range is provided by 1AX Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$155,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

ABOUT 1AX

1AX is an award-winning boutique consulting firm specializing in digital marketing strategy for the travel and hospitality industry. We’ve helped 500+ hotels drive revenue and increase ROI by providing smart solutions for their digital marketing puzzles.

Our approach is holistic and data-driven. We use digital marketing to bring clarity and cohesion to revenue management, sales, and marketing, and we rely on data to sculpt strategies and discover what’s really driving performance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Managing Director is a pivotal leadership role at 1AX, responsible for steering the agency's strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. This role is 30% strategic vision, 30% operational leadership, 30% team development, and 10% thought leadership.

In this role, you'll work closely with our CEO to shape the future of 1AX, ensuring we remain at the forefront of hotel marketing innovation. You'll oversee day-to-day operations, mentor our talented team, and build strong relationships with our hotel partners to drive their marketing success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Vision – 30%

• Develop and implement strategies that align with our mission of providing the highest quality, holistic marketing support and acting as an extension of each client’s in-house team.
• Identify growth opportunities and lead initiatives to expand our service offerings and client base.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing fresh ideas to keep 1AX ahead of the curve.

Operational Leadership – 30%

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across all departments.
• Manage the agency arm’s capacity planning and forecasting to ensure the agency's profitability and sustainability.
• Implement and refine processes to enhance productivity and service delivery.

Team Development – 30%

• Embody the 1AX core values of kindness, collaboration, curiosity, excellence, and hustle.
• Mentor and support our team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Support human resource strategy, providing input on key topics such as company policies, succession planning, and performance reviews.
• Lead agency recruitment efforts to attract top talent aligned with our values and mission.
• Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing to build a cohesive and high-performing team.

Thought Leadership – 10%

• Represent 1AX on social media, industry events, and in publications to enhance our visibility and reputation.
• Share insights and best practices to continue to position 1AX as a thought leader in hotel marketing.
• Cultivate relationships with clients, key stakeholders, and partners to drive innovation and growth.
  

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate meets the following criteria –

• 7+ years of experience in a people management leadership role within a digital marketing agency, preferably with a focus on hospitality or travel.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies.
• Strong understanding of hotel industry metrics and KPIs.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Expertise in digital marketing channels, including SEO, Paid Search, Paid Media, Programmatic, Social, and Email.
• Proficiency in analytics tools such as GA4, Looker Studio, and Excel.
• Passion for hospitality, travel, and delivering exceptional client experiences.

DETAILS

• Base salary is $155,000–$165,000, based on experience.
• Competitive bonus structure.
• The role is a fully remote, full-time position. San Francisco is preferred, but not required.
• Travel may be required up to 15% of the time.
  

HIRING PROCESS

You can find more details about our hiring process on our Careers page.

APPLY

If this sounds like a great fit, we’d love to hear from you!

• Apply by sending a short email to [e-mail], including your resume and which of our core values (see careers page) resonates with you the most.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Hospitality

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