Development/Expansion Manager CALA Region

Catalonia Hotels & Resorts; Cancún; Presencial; MXN 1.531.000 - 2.212.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based bonus

Career development opportunities

International and multicultural work环境

Descripción de la vacante

Catalonia Hotels & Resorts busca un Expansion Manager para la región Caribe. El candidato liderará la identificación de oportunidades y desarrollará relaciones estratégicas con propietarios, grupos hoteleros y fondos de inversión para impulsar el crecimiento de la empresa.

La función implica gestionar negociaciones de acuerdos de gestión y franquicia con marcas internacionales, coordinar due diligence y trabajar estrechamente con finanzas, legales y operaciones.

Formación

• Educación universitaria en áreas afines.
• Experiencia en expansión hotelera, desarrollo o inversión.
• Conocimiento de mercados Caribe/Latinoamérica.
• Habilidad para negociar con propietarios, grupos hoteleros e inversores.
• Capacidad para generar oportunidades y relaciones con altos ejecutivos.
• Sólidas habilidades analíticas y financieras.
• Proactividad, orientación a resultados y autonomía.
• Inglés fluido; otros idiomas son una ventaja.

Responsabilidades

• Identificar y evaluar oportunidades de expansión hotelera en el Caribe.
• Desarrollar y mantener relaciones con propietarios, inversores y consultores.
• Evaluar viabilidad comercial, financiera y estratégica de proyectos.
• Liderar desde la oportunidad hasta la negociación y cierre de acuerdos de gestión/franquicia.
• Realizar investigaciones de mercado y análisis de la competencia.
• Coordinar due diligence con equipos internos y asesores externos.
• Trabajar con Operaciones, Finanzas, Legal y Comercial para ejecución de proyectos.
• Representar a la empresa en conferencias y foros de inversión.

Conocimientos

Expansion strategy

Negotiation

Relationship building

Financial analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Self-motivation

Proactive mindset

Fluent English

Educación

University degree in Business Administration or related field

Hospitality Management/Economics/Engineering/Architecture

Descripción del empleo

Sobre esta Vacante

Catalonia Hotels & Resorts

Ubicación: Cancún, Quintana Roo, México
Modalidad: On-site
Industria: Hotels and Motels,Hospitality

Descripción del Puesto

A leading international hospitality company is seeking to appoint an Expansion Manager for the Caribbean region to support the launch and growth of a new business line focused on hotel management and franchise opportunities with international brands across one of the world’s most dynamic tourism markets.

Based in the Caribbean or the Americas, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing strategic relationships with hotel owners, hotel groups, family offices, investment funds, developers, and specialized consultants, identifying opportunities to expand the company’s presence through management and franchise agreements with international brands across key Caribbean markets.

We are looking for a business development-oriented professional with strong negotiation skills, strategic vision, and in-depth knowledge of the international hospitality and tourism industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate hotel expansion opportunities across the Caribbean region.
• Develop and maintain relationships with hotel owners, investors, family offices, hotel groups, developers, and specialized real estate consultants.
• Assess the commercial, financial, and strategic feasibility of new projects.
• Lead the full transaction process from opportunity sourcing to deal execution and closing, including the negotiation of management and franchise agreements with international brands.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Coordinate due diligence processes with internal teams and external advisors.
• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Legal, Technical Services, and Commercial teams to ensure the successful execution of projects.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade fairs, and international hospitality investment forums.
• Prepare progress reports and presentations for senior management.

What We Are Looking For

• University degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Economics, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience in hotel expansion, development, investment, or asset management within the hospitality sector.
• Knowledge of the Caribbean and/or Latin American hotel markets will be highly valued.
• Experience negotiating with hotel owners, hotel groups, investment funds, family offices, and developers.
• Strong ability to originate business opportunities and build long-term relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Solid analytical and financial skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English is essential; additional languages will be considered an advantage.
• Current residence in the Caribbean or the Americas, or willingness to relocate to the region.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the Caribbean and the Americas.
• Previous experience in contract negotiation and closure with leading international franchise brands is highly valued.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a growing international hospitality company.
• Direct involvement in the launch and expansion of a new management and franchise business line in the Caribbean.
• Exposure to high-impact projects and negotiations with leading hospitality industry players.
• A high level of autonomy and decision-making responsibility.
• An international and multicultural working environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• All tools and resources required to successfully perform the role.
• A clear career development path with opportunities to progress into regional development and leadership positions.