The Opportunity

seeks an enthusiastic RVP Development to join our Americas Development team. In this role, you will be collaborating with the broader Development team, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make a leading hospitality company. The RVP, Development is responsible for being the primary contact with the hotel franchise community in the Central United States, including Texas and other states TBD, for the future development and growth of brands. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.

Who We Are

At , we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines canopen the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and to careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at . We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and is no exception.

How We Care for Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the family.Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious100 Best Companies to Work For®list since 2013. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at hotels globally

·Flexible work schedule

• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

The Developer needs to have a wide and varied skill base, an understanding of local hotel markets, an ability to develop relationships, and convince developers that products are well-suited for the location and market

• Develop Relationships with Owners & other partners to grow the system
• Identify locations and markets in which to focus time and effort
• Bring new projects forward for approval through ’s internal Development Committee
• Negotiate terms and conditions of each franchise agreement

Experience Required:

• 10+ years of hotel franchise sales and development, hotel feasibility, hotel financial analysis or other sales-related experience.
• Established relationships with owners, operators, consultants, management companies, lenders, builders, etc.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple relationships and deals at all times
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time required

Experience Preferred:•Bachelor’s degree

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

We welcome you:

Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make even better.

The salary range for this position is $161,300 - $170,000. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.

We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.