Marriott International Voyage Graduate Leadership Development Program for March 2026

Marriott International is a leading global Lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,100 properties in 79 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.

Marriott has more than 361,000 people working worldwide at managed or franchised properties and corporate offices. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 49M members.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Voyage Graduate Leadership Development Program - March 2026

Job ID: 25161651
Location: Lagos
Position Type: Full Time
Career area: Management Development Programs/Interns

Description
The Voyage Global Leadership Development Program

• Marriott International welcomes recent university graduates to experience the career development adventure of a lifetime and a world of leadership opportunities.
• Our global leadership development program, Voyage, propels participants on a mentored, learning-inspired journey to prepare you for a successful career. Voyage is a full-time, paid development program.
• As an associate and trainee, you’ll build upon the skills you developed in school by participating in real world assignments.

About the Journey

• Voyage is an elite, award-winning program that provides a combination of hands-on, discipline-specific training and a leadership-focused curriculum.
• The program takes place at a Marriott International managed hotel, not a classroom, and is offered in 50+ countries. 
• Voyage is available in the following locations and disciplines: Nigeria, Lagos 
• Sheraton Lagos Hotel: Culinary | Finance | Human Resources | Revenue Management | Sales and Marketing 
• When you join Voyage, you gain access to Marriott’s senior leaders and coaches and have many opportunities to stand out.
• You’ll participate in mini-rotations across the disciplines to learn firsthand how to manage various hotel functions and to connect with current and former Voyage participants through our social collaboration tools.
• Each individual’s Voyage journey is unique, spanning 12-18 months dependent upon your career interests, passions, goals, and location.
• You’ll immediately be immersed in our rich culture and portfolio of global brands to learn how Marriott sets the standard of industry excellence.

Destination - Marriott Leadership

• You’ll participate in management meetings and collaborate with Voyage participants worldwide.
• You’ll be expected to solve challenges, as well as offer ideas and innovative solutions.
• You will also have an opportunity to provide feedback on your curriculum and have an impact on future
• Voyage hires’ experiences. After graduation, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue your passion and take on new challenges.
• Many program graduates are ready to step into a Marriott supervisory or entry-level management role right away, because the program has provided a foundation for future leadership.

Ready to embark?

• To become a Voyage participant, you must have graduated with a Degree from a university or hotel school within the last 2 years ie. on or after March, 2024.

Other qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent higher level education required (Associates degree acceptable for Culinary)
• Superior critical-thinking & interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to foster relationships & work collaboratively
• The ability to self-manage & be a self-starter
• A real desire for personal & professional growth
• Work authorization in the country you apply (with the exception of certain GCC Countries)
• Those currently enrolled in a college/university with an expected graduation date within 12 months of the date of application may also be considered.

The experience you’ll gain
Voyage participants learn by doing! You’ll be fully immersed in the day-to-day operations of a hotel.  If accepted into this elite program, you will:

• Cultivate customer relationships
• Improve processes & pitch new initiatives through your Voyage project
• Take on special projects that will draw upon all your training.
• Be a champion for innovation within the organization
• Get exposure to managing projects & people

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Process

• Online Application
• HireVue Video Interview
• Management Assessment
• ‘Tell Us More About You’ Form to get to know you and your preferences better
• Live Virtual Assessment
• Final Interview