Development Director Europe

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA; Mijas; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA, through its IDILIQ partnership, is seeking a dynamic dealmaker to lead hotel development across Mainland Spain, the Canaries, Balearics, Portugal and the Mediterranean. You will build relationships with owners and investors, structure and close agreements, and own the full deal lifecycle from outreach to approval, with responsibility for a broad regional portfolio.

This role offers autonomy, travel, and high-impact revenue growth within a leading global hospitality

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, real estate or hospitality.
• Strong network across owners, investors or operators.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (additional languages a plus).

Responsibilities

• Spot opportunities: identify new hotel projects and conversions.
• Build relationships with owners, investors, developers and partners.
• Structure, negotiate and close management agreements.
• Analyze feasibility and valuation to unlock project potential.
• Own the full deal lifecycle from outreach to approval.
• Coordinate internal teams to bring deals to life.

Skills

Business development

Real estate

Hospitality

Negotiation

Networking

Analytical thinking

Education

Business/Finance/Real Estate/Hospitality degree

Job description

IDILIQ, a Wyndham Franchise Partner, are on the lookout for a dynamic, commercially savvy dealmaker to lead hotel development across Mainland Spain, Canaries, Balearics, Portugal and the Mediterranean. If you thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities before anyone else, and turning conversations into signed deals—this is your stage.

The Employer

IDILIQ Group, a Wyndham Hotels & Resorts partner, are pioneers of the resort-based residence concept with over 40 years’ experience. IDILIQ Group design, develop and manage residences, and sell resort-based properties in some of the most sought-after holiday destinations around the world.

IDILIQ Group is rapidly growing as a business which makes this an interesting career move for anyone who wants to be part of their journey.

What you’ll be doing

• Spotting our next big opportunity: identifying new hotel projects—conversions, new builds,
• Building powerful relationships with owners, investors, developers and partners
• Turning ideas into deals by structuring, negotiating and closing agreements
• Analysing and unlocking project potential with feasibility and valuation insights
• Owning the full deal lifecycle from outreach to approval
• Coordinating internal teams to bring deals to life

What makes it exciting

• High impact role with direct influence on growth and revenue
• Autonomy to manage your territory and pipeline
• Variety with travel, networking and dealmaking
• Clear performance targets and visible success
• Part of a leading global hospitality brand

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in business development, real estate or hospitality
• Strong network across owners, investors or operators
• Excellent negotiation and deal-closing skills
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

You’ll thrive here if you are

• Target-driven and results-oriented
• A confident communicator
• A relationship builder
• Proactive and forward-thinking
• Culturally adaptable

Your background

• Experience in hotel development and real estate transactions
• Qualification in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or Hospitality
• Experience negotiating management agreements
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (additional languages are a plus)

The bottom line

This is an opportunity to shape the future of hospitality in our region, build a portfolio you can be proud of, and make a visible impact on a rapidly expanding business with ambitious plans.

If you enjoy the thrill of the deal and want to leave your mark—we’d love to hear from you.