Loyalty Program Associate Jobs in Naperville, IL

Summary:
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Associate Manager, Loyalty Strategy & Guest Experience to join our World of Hyatt Loyalty Strategy team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader World of Hyatt and Guest Experience teams, where you'll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• Flexible work schedule
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
The Associate Manager, Loyalty Strategy and Guest Experience is an entrepreneurial go-getter looking to flex their analytical and creative muscles to drive loyalty for a globally recognized hospitality company. Demonstrated excellence in analytics, business case building, cross functional leadership and project management are critical to success in this position.
The Loyalty Strategy & Guest Experience Associate Manager will be responsible for:
• Contributing to evolution of guest experience strategy globally, across regions and brand portfolios at all touchpoints of guest journey
• Collaborating cross-functionally on the development and rollout of World of Hyatt roadmap initiatives related to guest experience management and program design, including short, medium and long-term change initiatives
• Identifying and shepherding solutions to member pain points across the guest journey - guiding change in Digital experience, GPGS and on-property.
• Contributing to development of business cases for loyalty program evolution to drive brand preference, including operational and financial impact on the program and/or hotels
• Contributes to the strategy for on property guest experience management, including the management of guest preferences and program benefit delivery
• Partnering with Analytics and Insights partners on internal and external consumer trends, industry & competitive landscape and business needs/dynamics to define loyalty and guest experience enhancements within the hospitality industry
• Relationship building within the organization - such as Marketing, Operations, Data & Analytics, Digital, and Legal, to forge leading through influence
• Engaging, inspiring and galvanizing the organization at all levels around loyalty program and guest experience strategies -representing the program in many forums
Qualifications:
Experience Required:

• 3-5+ years of experience in loyalty strategy, customer experience or marketing with a proven track record of leveraging data and cross-functional collaboration to drive customer engagement, retention, and program innovation
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills, with experience translating data into actionable insights; comfortable with Excel-based modeling and performance analysis
• Strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to the evolution and growth of customer loyalty programs and guest experience strategies
• Experience supporting the development and execution of large-scale programs, initiatives, or product enhancements, ideally in a customer-centric environment
• Creative and innovative problem solver with the ability to identify guest and colleague user journeys and develop thoughtful, practical solutions
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across highly matrixed organizations
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and navigate ambiguity
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience synthesizing complex information and presenting recommendations to stakeholders
• Bachelors Degree
• Familiarity with CRM systems, loyalty platforms, or digital product environments

Experience Preferred:

• Experience within hospitality, travel, or other consumer-facing industries a plus

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
The salary range for this position is $78,500 to $110,000. This position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the minimum local wage rate.