The Director, Development will lead and coordinate efforts to expand WHR brands in Mexico, identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and closing new partnerships through franchise agreements or management contracts
Job Summary
The Director, Development will lead and coordinate efforts to expand WHR brands in Mexico, identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and closing new partnerships through franchise agreements or management contracts.
Key responsibilities include leading the team in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and closing individual franchise agreements, management contracts, and multi-unit agreements in priority markets, aligning team efforts with WHR's growth objectives.
The role requires a university degree in Hospitality, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields, with proven experience in hotel real estate and closing franchise and management contracts for a hotel chain over the last 5 to 10 years.
Matching Summary
The Director, Development will lead and coordinate efforts to expand WHR brands in Mexico, identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and closing new partnerships through franchise agreements or management contracts.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lead development team efforts
Negotiate franchise and management agreements
Drive room growth and EBITDA growth
Build network of industry contacts
Represent company at industry events
Nice-to-have
Foster effective collaboration
Promote interdepartmental collaboration
Count on Me culture
Key Requirements
University degree in Hospitality, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields
Direct experience in hotel real estate
Proven track record in all phases of development process
Significant experience in new business development and hotel real estate
Closing franchise and management contracts for a hotel chain (last 5-10 years)
Solid network of contacts with investors, consultants, brokers, advisors, and financiers