Senior Director, Loyalty

NCL Bahamas Ltd.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is seeking a Senior Director of Loyalty to shape the Latitudes loyalty program and its co-branded credit card partnership. You will lead a team, drive data-driven personalization, and coordinate across departments to deliver a unified guest experience.

The role focuses on strategy, performance, and leadership of a global loyalty program within a matrix organization, guiding programs onboard and ashore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Marketing/Business/Hospitality preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in loyalty marketing/CRM with 4+ years leading teams.
• Experience managing consumer loyalty programs and co-branded partnerships.
• Experience with multi-brand loyalty programs and segmentation/personalization.
• Experience with enterprise loyalty platforms (e.g., listed above) and data privacy/compliance.
• Experience in a matrixed organization and travel/hospitality sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead loyalty strategy and evolve Latitudes, tier structure, and benefits.
• Advance personalized offers using guest data to boost engagement.
• Lead co-branded card strategy and partner integration.
• Build and lead the Loyalty team with clear priorities and coaching.
• Manage budgeting, spend, invoices, and on-time delivery of initiatives.
• Benchmark Latitudes against industry programs to identify opportunities.
• Coordinate with Hotel Ops, Guest Services, Sales, and other teams onboard/ashore.
• Own end-to-end planning for the Latitudes Cruise event annually.
• Collaborate with Design/Content/Personalization/Optimization teams.
• Align loyalty with CRM/Product/Content for an integrated digital experience.
• Analyze performance and report to executives; manage risks.

Skills

Loyalty strategy

CRM

Leadership

Data-driven marketing

Customer segmentation

Personalization

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modeling

Partnership management

Program governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Marketing/Business/Hospitality focus

Tools

Epsilon PeopleCloud Loyalty

Kobie Loyalty Cloud

Antavo

Capillary

Job description

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US

At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family!

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Director, Loyalty owns the strategic vision and direction for NCL's loyalty and co-branded credit card portfolio, strengthening guest engagement, retention, repeat business, and lifetime value. This role sets the multi-year roadmap for the continued evolution of NCL's Latitudes loyalty program, including its tier structure, member benefits, and points strategy, as well as the co-branded credit card partnership that extends and monetizes that loyalty relationship. The Senior Director builds and leads the Loyalty organization, develops the next layer of loyalty leadership, and serves as the primary executive-facing voice for an integrated approach to loyalty and personalization throughout the guest journey.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead loyalty program strategy by driving the continued evolution of NCL's Latitudes loyalty program, including tier structure, member benefits, and points strategy, to support guest retention, repeat business, and lifetime value.
• Advance personalized loyalty offers and benefits using guest data and behavior to improve the relevance of loyalty communications and offers and drive measurable improvements in guest engagement and retention.
• Lead co-branded credit card strategy, managing the partnership with the issuing bank to evolve program benefits, acquisition strategy, and member value proposition, and integrating card benefits into the broader loyalty experience.
• Build and lead the Loyalty team responsible for loyalty program and co-branded credit card operations, establishing clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations while coaching and developing team members.
• Maximize the effectiveness of spend through thoughtful budgeting and operational management to deliver outcomes as efficiently as possible, with demonstrated ability to track spend, process invoices, and ensure key initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.
• Benchmark Latitudes and the co-branded credit card program against loyalty programs across cruise and other travel and hospitality sectors to identify opportunities and inform strategy.
• Partner closely with teams across the organization to manage and execute the Latitudes program both onboard and ashore, including Hotel Operations, Guest Services/CruiseNext, Sales, and other key cross-functional partners.
• Own the end-to-end planning, execution, and hosting of the annual Latitudes Cruise.
• Partner across Design, Content Strategy and Personalization, and Optimization and Testing to align messaging, creative, offers, and experiences with loyalty objectives and incorporate continuous testing and optimization.
• Align loyalty priorities with CRM, Product, and Content leaders to coordinate strategies, roadmaps, and initiatives and deliver an integrated digital guest experience across functions.
• Analyze and communicate loyalty and co-branded credit card program performance to key stakeholders, providing visibility into program health, business outcomes, priorities, and risks.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in loyalty marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), or a related discipline, including at least 4 years of experience leading teams.
• Experience managing consumer loyalty programs, including strategy, program operations, tier and benefit design, and performance management.
• Experience with co-branded credit card partnerships, including program benefits, acquisition strategy, and member value proposition, required.
• Experience with multi-brand loyalty programs, including managing differentiated reward structures or value propositions across multiple brands within a single portfolio, a plus.
• Experience using segmentation, behavioral data, and personalization to improve customer engagement, retention, and other measurable business outcomes.
• Experience with enterprise loyalty management platforms (e.g., Epsilon PeopleCloud Loyalty, Kobie Loyalty Cloud, Antavo, Capillary, or a comparable loyalty engine) to manage program rules, tiers, points, and rewards.
• Experience partnering with Legal and Compliance teams on loyalty program terms and conditions, member data privacy, unclaimed property and escheatment requirements for points and rewards, and compliance with card network and financial services regulations governing co-branded credit card partnerships.
• Experience operating within a matrixed organization and driving outcomes through cross-functional partnerships and influence.
• Experience within travel, hospitality, cruise, retail, airlines, or another consumer-focused business with complex customer journeys preferred.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Strong understanding of loyalty program strategy and the relationship between loyalty, guest engagement, retention, repeat business, and customer lifetime value.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate loyalty and co-branded credit card performance and connect program metrics to broader guest and business outcomes.
• Ability to use guest data, behavioral insights, segmentation, and testing to develop and optimize relevant loyalty offers and experiences.
• Working knowledge of loyalty program benchmarking and industry trends, with the ability to evaluate Latitudes against loyalty programs across cruise and other travel and hospitality sectors.
• Strong knowledge of co-branded credit card program structures, economics, and partnership management, including financial modeling and forecasting to support program performance and growth.
• Working knowledge of applicable data privacy and marketing communications requirements for a global guest base, including consent, preference management, and opt-out requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to establish accountability, coach and develop talent, and lead teams responsible for loyalty programs.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to align stakeholders and drive outcomes within a matrixed organization.
• Ability to translate loyalty strategies into clear roadmaps, priorities, and measurable business outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate strategy, priorities, performance, and recommendations to executive stakeholders and translate strategic direction into actionable priorities for the team.

ABOUT NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We’re thrilled you’re here to explore career opportunities with our team. If you're driven and enjoy thriving in an environment that values People Excellence, you’re in the right place! We’re incredibly proud of our team and the meaningful work we do every day. Our culture is built on Innovation, Collaboration, Transparency and Passion; our key Value Anchors that continue to drive our success and shape our future. We’re excited to learn more about your background and experiences, and to see where this journey might take us together. Please introduce yourself and let’s get connected. Our team is committed to People Excellence and we make it our business to ensure that we recruit the best and the brightest talent to be a part of our growing company. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and collaborate with our team in driving innovation, guest experiences and operational excellence, then NCLH is the place for you! Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 34 ships and itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide, NCLH has exciting plans to expand our business in the years ahead. We expect to add 13 additional ships across the three brands through 2036.

To learn more about our brands, visit: https://www.nclhltd.com/brands Norwegian Cruise Line https://youtu.be/_xCrwYz_7e8 Oceania Cruises https://youtu.be/E_aptk9QNvE Regent Seven Seas Cruises https://youtu.be/irx8sLBX0Sc