Job Description
Position Summary As a member of the professional staff, this position contributes specialized knowledge and skill in a discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Global Technology, Resort Operations and Sales & Marketing) area to support team and/or department business objectives. Generally, works with considerable independence, producing and analyzing more complex business information to assist in the decision-making process, developing operating plans and related operational processes for own department and monitoring the flow of work between own department and others in alignment with broader business objectives, selecting and developing effective managers and work teams, and leading own organization through reliable systems and processes. Responsibilities The Vice President, Marketing & Sales Development – Americas (“the VP”) is a strategic, enterprise-level leader responsible for designing and executing a best-in-class recruitment and training strategy across all business units in the Americas. The position will build scalable recruiting infrastructure, elevate employer brand, and ensure the organization attracts, selects, and retains top-tier talent aligned with the company’s growth strategy and performance culture. It will Proactively identify and address hiring needs. Manage a team of recruiters and provide assistance as needed. Promote diversity in the workplace and ensure recruiting strategies to attract diverse candidates. Maintain talent pipelines with potential candidates and past applicants for future staffing needs. Organize recruitment events to establish a strong employer brand. This position will require travel as necessary within the US and abroad to meet business goals and will be based out of the MVW Headquarters in Orlando or a suitable alternative MVW location. The VP will report into the SVP Marketing & Sales Development - Americas. Expected Contributions The Duties / Responsibilities Include Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a forward-looking recruitment and talent development strategy aligned with business growth targets across the Americas, and in support of the APEME region. Design recruiting strategies to attract, evaluate and hire qualified candidates. Partner with executive leadership to forecast workforce needs, especially within high-volume sales and marketing environments. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent market trends, workforce planning, and competitive positioning. High-Volume Recruiting Excellence Oversee large-scale recruiting operations, particularly for marketing and sales roles in a fast-paced, quota-driven environment. Evaluate and refine sourcing and selection procedures. Implement best practices for candidate sourcing, screening, selection, and onboarding to improve speed-to-hire and quality-of-hire. Ensure consistency and excellence across all recruitment channels and locations. Oversee and improve the overall candidate's experience. Participate in the department’s strategic planning regarding employee development and engagement. Partner with the M&S Development team to ensure proper alignment of the onboarding and training for new hires. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience Enhance and differentiate the employer brand across the Americas. Champion a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects the company’s values and culture. Leverage digital platforms, social media, and recruitment marketing to attract top talent. Data, Analytics & Technology Utilize data and analytics to drive decision-making, track KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, retention), and optimize performance. Lead the adoption and optimization of recruiting technologies (ATS, CRM, AI sourcing tools). Build dashboards and reporting dashboards. Team Leadership & Development Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of Talent Acquisition Directors acquisition team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment. Establish clear performance metrics, accountability standards, and career development pathways within the TA function. Drive a culture of urgency, quality, and continuous improvement. General Department Operations Develops operating plans and workable business processes for own department in alignment with function strategy. Manages larger business processes and/or projects, setting priorities and measurable objectives, monitoring and reporting on the process, progress and results. Typically influences work of cross-functional or extended teams. Responds to, solves and makes dec