Director Development Southeast Region
***The location for this position is virtual/remote***
This is your chance to be on our Development team who play a large part in driving Hilton’s growth strategy through the addition of new hotels to our ever-growing portfolio! As a Director of Development, you will partner with owners and investors to grow our managed and franchised hotel estate and allow them to use our global expertise to develop one of the leading brands in the hospitality industry. On the Development team reporting to the VP Managing Director Development Southeast, you will focus on growing our Spark and LivSmart footprint in the Southeast region of the United States.
HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU
Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as:
- Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
- Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
- Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Learn more about the rest of our benefits
At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities and programs through every step of a Team Member’s career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate.
**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.
What your day-to-day will be like:
- Define and execute the Spark and LivSmart development strategy for the Southeast region, in collaboration with the VP Managing Dir Development SE and team.
- Develop strong relationships with owners, industry partners (consultants, asset managers, hotel operators, real estate brokers, architects, designers, counsels, investors, bankers), and local authorities to generate leads and development opportunities.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize development opportunities to ensure they align with brand standards and strategic objectives, while proactively managing risks.
- Negotiate and execute managed and franchised deals effectively, ensuring alignment with key internal and external stakeholders.
How you will collaborate with others:
- Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to execute deals following agreed priorities, Hilton standards, and in conformity with corporate approvals.
- Engage with Legal, Feasibility, Brand, Owner Relations, and other departments to optimize and streamline the development process.
What projects you will take ownership of:
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Oversee and guide development opportunities from inception to completion, ensuring a seamless handover of the project to Technical Services and Operations.
WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT
You have these minimum qualifications:
- Seven (7) years of work experience in Hospitality, Franchise, and/or Real Estate Sales.
- Three (3) years of B2B Client Management/Sales Experience.
- Travel up to 70%.
It would be useful if you have:
- BA/BS Bachelor's Degree; MA/MS Master's Degree preferred.
- Experience negotiating high-value, complex hotel agreements.
- Experience analyzing NPV, IRR, and capital sources.
WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON
Hilton, the #1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more-than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!
It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.
Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, access to our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) where you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount, a 401(k) savings plan, 20 days of paid time off accruing over your first year of employment and increasing up to 25 days after completing one year of full employment, up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents, 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays throughout the year, up to 5 bereavement days, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, an employee assistance program, access to a care coordination program (“Wellthy”), a legal services program, an educational assistance program, adoption assistance, a backup childcare program, pre-tax commuter benefit and our travel discount. The annual salary range for this role is $120,000-$175,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Development Bonus Plan and the Company's long-term incentive plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company. #LI-REMOTE