Marketing and distribution project manager (W/M/X)

Orient Express

Artisan of Travel since 1883, Orient Express is a legendary brand, deeply rooted in history and admired by generations past, present, and future. As a symbol of ultra-luxury hospitality, the brand is currently undergoing an ambitious phase of rebirth and expansion accelerated since 2024 as a Joint Venture between ACCOR and LVMH. 

Our unparalleled portfolio redefines luxury travel and hospitality. At its heart is the iconic Orient Express, with its legendary carriages reimagined as a modern tribute to French luxury. We further expand this vision through strategic partnerships, including our collaboration with ARSENALE Group to launch 'La Dolce Vita' — a train celebrating Italian art de vivre — and introduce exquisite hotels such as O.E La Minerva in Rome, with O.E Palazzo Dona Giovannelli in Venice soon to follow. Additionally, our collaboration with Orient Express Sailing Yachtsbrings to life the Orient Express Corinthian, poised to be the world’s largest sailing ship.

While redefining the future of luxury hospitality, Orient Express places particular emphasis on the employee experience, development, and engagement. 

Orient Express Sailing Yachts

140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the launch of the world's largest sailing ships, the Orient Express Corinthian. A revolution in maritime history, and a fabulous project that pushes back the limits of what is possible. The result of a unique French partnership between Accor, the world leader in hospitality, and Chantiers de l'Atlantique, the world's leading cruise ship builder. This extraordinary sailing ship of the future, with its spectacular interiors, will set sail in 2026.

As a dedicated Marketing and distribution project manager, your missions will be:

PMO / Project Manager 

• Follow and oversee the sales and marketing timeline for sales opening, ensuring all aspects of the project progress seamlessly (including coordination with sales, legal, revenue management, marketing, digital, distribution, and finance teams). 

• Act as a facilitator for communication and collaboration between all relevant stakeholders, including Accor, Orient Express, and Orient Express Sailing Yachts teams. 

• Hold weekly meetings with the Orient Express brand to align on priorities and address any concerns. 

• Develop reporting, minutes, and action items for key meetings (e.g., CODIR, Weekly OE). 

• Monitor and mitigate potential project risks to ensure timely and successful delivery. 

Marketing 

• Assist in defining and executing Orient Express Sailing Yachts’ commercial offerings and policies for both B2B and B2C markets. 

• Lead or facilitate day-to-day meetings and training sessions to support team development and knowledge sharing.

• Coordination of production of marketing content through OE, operation teams, sales and marketing teams to ensure realization of the marketing plan
• set up trainings for internal/external teams in collaboration with the Marketing Content Manager

• Assist with Sales and Marketing budget and invoices.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to coordinate Orient Express Sailing Yachts ' customer survey needs with key partners such as Orient Express, Accor, Guest Reservation Center, Conciergerie and IBS, overseeing the implementation of the Customer Relationship management tool (CRM) ensuring Orient Express Sailing Yachts needs are met. 
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Distribution 

• Collaborate closely with internal teams to coordinate Orient Express Sailing Yachts' distribution strategy with key partners such as Orient Express, Accor, Guest Reservation Center, and IBS, overseeing the implementation of the Central Reservation System (CRS) ensuring Orient Express Sailing Yachts needs are met. 

• Manage operational requests between Orient Express Sailing Yachts team, Conciergerie, Guest Reservation Center, Orient Express and IBS, ensuring smooth tool setup (e.g., data inputs, payment systems, accounting processes, booking funnels, business requirements). 

• Master’s degree in marketing 

• 3+ years of experience in a project management role & marketing within luxury brands 

• Strong communication skills 

• Project management expertise 

• Collaboration and teamwork 

• Strategic thinking 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Attention to detail 

• Adaptability and flexibility 

• Leadership 

• Language: French and English 

All your inforxmation will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.